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Knock Sensor: Service and Repair




Knock Sensor Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).




2. Remove the knock sensor harness connector (4).
3. Remove the knock sensor retaining bolt (3).
4. Remove the appropriate knock sensor (1 or 2).

Installation Procedure





Caution: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Caution (Component Fastener Tightening Caution).

1. Install the knock sensor (1 or 2) and the bolt (3). Tighten the sensor to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
2. Connect the knock sensor harness connector (4).
3. Lower the vehicle.