Kia Soul: Knock Sensor (KS). Knock Sensor (KS). - Engine Control System - Engine Control / Fuel System - Kia Soul 2014-2018 PS Service ManualKia Soul: Knock Sensor (KS). Knock Sensor (KS).

Second generation PS (2014-2018) / Kia Soul 2014-2018 PS Service Manual / Engine Control / Fuel System / Engine Control System / Knock Sensor (KS). Knock Sensor (KS).

Removal

1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) cable.
2.
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
3.
Disconnect the knock sensor connector (A).
4.
Remove the mounting bolt (A), and then remove the sensor (B) from the cylinder block.

Installation

  
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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.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Knock sensor mounting bolt:
18.6 ~ 24.5 N.m (1.9 ~ 2.5 kgf.m, 13.7 ~ 18.1 lb-ft)
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