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Knock Sensor: Service and Repair

Knock Sensor Replacement


REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

CAUTION: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in Cautions and Notices.

2. Raise the vehicle.
3. Remove the knock sensor wiring harness connector from the knock sensor.




4. Remove the knock sensor from the engine block.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.




1. After cleaning the threads thoroughly, install the knock sensor into the engine block.

Tighten
Tighten the knock sensor to 19 N.m (14 lb ft).




2. Install the KS wiring harness connector to the knock sensor.

CAUTION: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in Cautions and Notices.

3. Lower the vehicle.

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.

4. Connect the negative battery cable.