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Knock Sensor Replacement (Bank 1)




Knock Sensor Replacement (Bank 1)

Removal Procedure





1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LS7 or LS9) Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and ConnectionBattery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LS3) Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.

2. Remove the left catalytic convertor. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LS3) Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left SideCatalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LS7) Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side.

3. Remove the left exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left Side (LS7 or LS9) Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left SideExhaust Manifold Replacement - Left Side (LS3) Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left Side.

4. Remove the mounting bolt for the knock sensor 1.

5. Disconnect the electrical connector of the knock sensor from the engine harness (3).

6. Remove the knock sensor (2) from the engine block (4).

Installation Procedure





1. Reconnect the engine harness (3) and the knock sensor (2) electrical connectors.

2. Position the knock sensor 2 on the engine block (4).

3. Install the mounting bolt (1) for the knock sensor 2.

Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

4. Tighten the knock sensor mounting bolt (1) to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

5. Install the left exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left Side (LS7 or LS9) Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left SideExhaust Manifold Replacement - Left Side (LS3) Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left Side.

6. Install the left catalytic convertor. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LS3) Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left SideCatalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LS7) Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side.

7. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LS7 or LS9) Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and ConnectionBattery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LS3) Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.