1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the plug hole plate..
3. Remove the intake manifold..
4. Disconnect the KS connector.
5. Remove the KS..

6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
KS Installation Note
Verify that there is no foreign matter caught between the KS unit and cylinder block.
The direction of the KS connector is within the 90-degree angle range shown in the figure.

Knock Sensor (Ks) Inspection
Knock Sensor (Ks)Key Cylinder Switch
Purpose
The switch turns on/off in conjunction with the front door key cylinder lock/unlock
and the rear body control module (RBCM) detects the key cylinder operation condition
by the change in the voltage.
Function
The key cylinder switch contact point changes in conjuncti ...
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Precaution
Intermittent Concern Troubleshooting
Vibration method
If a malfunction occurs or becomes worse while driving on a rough road or
when the engine is vibrating, perform the following steps.
NOTE:
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