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Knock Sensor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the upper intake manifold.

Knock Sensor Connector:




3. Disconnect the electrical connector.

Knock Sensor Location:




4. Remove the knock sensor.

INSTALLATION
1. Install knock sensor. Tighten knock sensor to 10 Nm (88.5 in.lbs.) torque. Over or under tightening effects knock sensor performance, possibly causing improper spark control.

Knock Sensor Wire Route:




2. Route the knock sensor wire in the proper location.
3. Install the upper intake manifold.

Knock Sensor Connector:




4. Connect the electrical connector.
5. Connect the negative battery cable.