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)Ignition System [Skyactiv G 2.0]
Outline
A direct ignition coil for independent ignition control has been adopted.
An ignition coil built-into the ion sensor has been adopted.
An iridium spark plug has been adopted.
Structural View
Structure
Consists of the following parts:
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Instrument Cluster Operation Record
Purpose
The instrument cluster operation record stores the record of the illumination
or flashing of the warning light.
Function
The operation record is stored by the instrument cluster and displayed using
the Mazda Modular Diagnostic System (M-MDS).
The instrument ...
Evaporative Emission (Evap) Control System
Purpose, Outline
Prevents release of evaporative gas into the atmosphere.
The intake manifold vacuum introduces evaporative gas to the intake manifold
via the charcoal canister and the purge solenoid valve.
System Diagram
U.S.A. and CANADA
Except U.S.A. and CANADA
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