Engine-MIVEC

KNOCK SENSOR

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ]3.8L ENGINE-MIVEC[

CAUTION: When the knock sensor replacement is performed, use scan tool MB991958 to initialize the learning value (Refer to General, Initialization Procedure for Learning Value in MFI Engine).

Removal Steps 1-3:

Required Special Tool:
MD998773: Knock Sensor Wrench

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

]A[ KNOCK SENSOR REMOVAL




Use special tool MD998773 to remove the knock sensor.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

[A] KNOCK SENSOR INSTALLATION




Use special tool MD998773 to tighten the knock sensor to the specified torque in the same manner as removal.

Tightening torque: 23 ± 2 N.m (17 ± 1 ft-lb)

[B] CLIP INSTALLATION




1. Install the clip to the timing belt front upper cover as shown.
2. Tighten the clip mounting bolt to the specified torque.

Tightening torque: 11 ± 1 N.m (98 ± 8 ft-lb)