Kia Sportage: Engine Control System / Knock Sensor (KS) Repair procedures

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2019) Service Manual / Engine Control / Fuel System / Engine Control System / Knock Sensor (KS) Repair procedures

Inspection

1.	Turn the ignition switch OFF.

2.	Disconnect the knock sensor connector (A).

3.	Measure resistance between the injector terminals 1 and 2.

Check that the resistance is within the specification.

Specification: About 4.87 MΩ [20°C(68°F)]

Removal

1.	Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.

2.	Remove the intake manifold. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - “Intake Manifold”).

3.	Remove the knock sensor (A) after loosening the mounting bolt (B) from the cylinder bolck.

Installation

•	Install the component with the specified torques.

•	Note that internal damage may occur when the component is dropped. In this case, use it after inspecting.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Knock sensor mounting bolt:

18.6 - 23.5 N·m (1.9 - 2.4 kgf·m, 13.7 - 17.4 lb·ft)

Knock Sensor (KS) Schematic diagrams

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