Removing Right Knock Sensor

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Remove connector on the right knock sensor (under the exhaust manifold) at the front of the cylinder head cover and release the socket -A, B and E in bottom part of illustration-.

Fig 1: Removing Right Cable Lead
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Unscrew the right knock sensor (under the exhaust manifold). To do this, loosen the fastening screw -arrow- and remove the knock sensor. Unclip cable. Remove knock sensor.

Fig 2: Locating Right Knock Sensor
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