Kia Sportage: Knock Sensor (KS): Repair procedures
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) cable.
2.
Remove the intake manifold (Refer to “Intake And Exhaust System” in EM group).
3.
Disconnect the knock sensor connector (A).
4.
Remove the installation bolt (B), and then remove the sensor from the cylinder block.
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Install the component with the specified torques.
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Note that internal damage may occur when the component is dropped. If the component has been dropped, inspect before installing.
1.
Installation is reverse of removal.
Knock sensor installation bolt:
18.6 ~ 23.5 N.m (1.9 ~ 2.4 kgf.m, 13.7 ~ 17.4 lb-ft)
Description
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) consists of zirconium and alumina
and is installed both upstream and downstream of the Manifold Catalytic
Converter. The sensor output voltage varies in ...