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Knock Sensor Replacement - Bank 1




Knock Sensor Replacement - Bank 1

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the right catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LZ4) (Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side)Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LY7) (Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side)Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LCS) (Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side).
2. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement (LAT or LE5) (Service and Repair).
3. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the bank 1 knock sensor.




4. Loosen the knock sensor bolt and remove the knock sensor.

Installation Procedure





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

1. Position the knock sensor and tighten the knock sensor bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 23 Nm (17 lb ft).




2. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the bank 1 knock sensor.
3. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement (LAT or LE5) (Service and Repair).
4. Install the right catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LZ4) (Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side)Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LY7) (Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side)Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LCS) (Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side).