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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1375163  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the variable intake system (VIS) vacuum tank. Refer to Intake Manifold Tuning Valve Vacuum Reservoir Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 1375330  Size: SH
  4. Remove the wiring harness from the support bracket.

  5. Object Number: 1375334  Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the knock sensor wiring harness connector.
  7. Remove the knock sensor.

Installation Procedure

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1375336  Size: SH
  1. Install the knock sensor.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the knock sensor retaining bolt to 19 N·m (14 lb ft).

  3. Connect the knock sensor wiring harness connector.

  4. Object Number: 1375330  Size: SH
  5. Install the wiring harness to the support bracket.

  6. Object Number: 1375175  Size: SH
  7. Install the VIS vacuum tank. Refer to Intake Manifold Tuning Valve Vacuum Reservoir Replacement .
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the VIS vacuum tank retaining bolts to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

  9. Connect the negative battery cable.