Kia Sportage: Engine Control System / Knock Sensor (KS) Repair procedures
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Turn the ignition switch OFF.
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Disconnect the knock sensor connector (A).

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Measure resistance between the injector terminals 1 and 2.
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Check that the resistance is within the specification.
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Specification: About 4.87 MΩ [20°C(68°F)]
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Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-)
terminal.
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Remove the intake manifold.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - “Intake Manifold”).
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Remove the knock sensor (A) after loosening the mounting bolt (B) from
the cylinder bolck.

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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.
In this case, use it after inspecting.
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Knock sensor mounting bolt:
18.6 - 23.5 N·m (1.9 - 2.4 kgf·m, 13.7 - 17.4 lb·ft)
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Circuit Diagram
Harnecss Connector
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Specification
HO2S [Bank 1/Sensor 1]
Item
Specification
Heater Resistance (Ω)
2.5 - 4.0 [20°C(68°F)]
HO2S ...
Other information:
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the steering wheel.
(Refer to Steering System - "Steering Wheel")
3.
Remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds ...
Components
1. Cowl cross bar assembly
2. Crash pad main wiring harness
3. Steering column lower shroud cover
4. Main crash pad assembly
5. Center defroster garnish assembly
6. Center speaker
7. Center speaker grill assembly
8. Defroster noz ...