Knock Sensor: Service and Repair
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.
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting in Service Precautions.
3. Disconnect the knock sensor wiring harness connector from the knock sensor.
4. Remove the knock sensor from the engine block.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
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 into engine block.
2. Connect the knock sensor wiring harness connector to the knock sensor.
3. Lower the vehicle.
4. Reconnect the negative battery cable.