Knock Sensor: Removal

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The sensors screws into the cylinder block, directly below the intake manifold.

Remove intake manifold plenum refer to the INTAKE MANIFOLD .
2.7L Remove the passenger side cylinder head, refer to ENGINE 2.7L .
Disconnect electrical connector' from knock sensor (Fig 1 ) or (Fig 2 ).

Fig 1: Knock Sensor 2.7 L
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

Fig 2: Knock Sensor 3.5 L
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
Use a crows foot socket to remove the knock sensors.