Knock Sensor (KS) 1 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. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.
2. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the knock sensor.
3. Remove the knock sensor from engine block.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: Do Not apply thread sealant to sensor threads. Sensor is coated at the factory and applying additional sealant will affect the sensors ability to detect detonation.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




1. Hand start the knock sensor into the engine block.

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

2. Connect the wiring harness connector to the knock sensor.
3. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.