Removing Knock Sensor

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CAUTION: Hot components

Risk of burns
1. → Let hot components coo l down.
2. → Wear personal protective gear.

Information

The procedure for removing and installing is described for one side as an example. The procedure for the other side is almost identical.

Remove knock sensor -1- behind engine support.
1. 1.1 Release and disconnect electric plug connection for knock sensor -2- .
2. 1.2 Unscrew screw on knock sensor -3- .
3. 1.3 Remove knock sensor -1- behind engine support.

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Knock sensor behind engine support