Installation [06/2018 - ]: Procedure

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INSTALL KNOCK CONTROL SENSOR

HINT:

Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing a knock control sensor.

Refer to INITIALIZATION [06/2018 - 07/2019] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [07/2019 - ]

Temporarily install the 2 knock control sensors to the cylinder block sub-assembly with the 2 bolts so that the knock control sensor installation position is as shown in the illustration.

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*A	for Bank 1
*B	for Bank 2
*a	View A
*b	View B
*c	Top
*d	Engine Front
*e	Engine Rear
*f	5°
*g	10°
	Engine Front
	View A
	View B

NOTE:

If a knock control sensor has been struck or dropped, replace it.
Make sure that the knock control sensor is installed in the correct position.

Tighten the bolt (A).

Torque: 20 N.m (204 kgf/cm, 15 ft.lbf)

*a	Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length
*b	10 mm Union Nut Wrench

Using a 10 mm union nut wrench, tighten the bolt (B).
Specified tightening torque

Torque: 20 N.m (204 kgf/cm, 15 ft.lbf)

HINT:
- Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.
  Refer to PRECAUTION [06/2018 - ]
- When using a 10 mm union nut wrench (fulcrum length of 22 mm (0.866 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 162 mm (6.38 in.)):
  17.6 N.m (179 kgf/cm, 13 ft.lbf)
Connect the 2 knock control sensor connectors.

INSTALL FUEL DELIVERY PIPE
Refer to INSTALLATION [06/2018 - ]
PERFORM INITIALIZATION
1. Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing a knock control sensor.
  Refer to INITIALIZATION [06/2018 - 07/2019] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [07/2019 - ]