REP-TAT-P-1214-02 Installing the knock sensor of cylinders 4 to 6

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Clean the contact surface of the knock sensor at the crankcase.
Insert and install the knock sensor (3).

Tighten down screw (2).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Knock sensor to crankcase
M8x30	Tightening torque	21.5 Nm

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Connect and lock the connector (1).
The connector (1) must engage audibly.