Knock Sensor: Service and Repair

INSPECTION OF KNOCK SENSORS



1. DISCONNECT NEGATIVE TERMINAL CABLE FROM BATTERY.

CAUTION: Work must not be started for at least 90 seconds from the time the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position and the Negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery.




2. REMOVE STARTER.
3. REMOVE KNOCK SENSORS.
(a) Disconnect the knock sensor connector.



(b) Using the special service tool (SST 09816-30010) or equivalent, remove the knock sensor.

4. INSPECT KNOCK SENSORS.



- Using an ohmmeter, check that there is no continuity between the terminal and body.
^ If there is continuity, replace the sensor.

5. REINSTALL KNOCK SENSORS.



(a) Using SST, install the knock sensor.

Torque: 44 Nm (33 ft.lb)

(b) Connect the knock sensor connector.




6. REINSTALL STARTER.
7. RECONNECT NEGATIVE TERMINAL CABLE TO BATTERY.