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)Rear Scuff Plate Removal/Installation
1. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, detach tab A while pulling the rear
scuff plate in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, then detach hook
B, clips C, pins D while pulling in the direction of the arrow (2).
2. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, detach tab E whi ...
Front Drive Shaft (Double Offset Joint) Disassembly/Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
1
Boot band (transaxle side)
(See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT (TRIPOD JOINT) DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY.)
2
Clip
(See Clip Disassembly Note.)
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Engine SST
1: Mazda SST number
2: Global SST number
Example
1:49 UN20 5072
2:205–072
Holder
1:–
2:AKS042808
Adapter
1: 49 UN20 5072
2: 205–072
Holder
1: 49 B011 105
2: –
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