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Knock Sensor 2 Replacement



Knock Sensor 2 Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Hot engine coolant may cause severe burns. Although the cooling system has been drained, coolant still remains in the engine water jacket. This coolant will drain with the removal of the knock sensor.





1. Remove the knock sensor heat shield bolts and shield.




2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac-N-Fill) (Service and Repair).
3. Disconnect the knock sensor wiring harness electrical connector from the knock sensor.




4. Remove the knock sensor.


Installation Procedure





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

Important: DO NOT apply thread sealant to sensor threads. The sensor is coated at factory and applying additional sealant will affect the sensors ability to detect detonation.


1. Install the knock sensor.

Tighten the sensor to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).




2. Connect the knock sensor wiring harness electrical connector to the knock sensor.




3. Install the knock sensor heat shield and bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).

4. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac-N-Fill) (Service and Repair).