Knock Sensor: Service and Repair

SENSOR-KNOCK

REMOVAL




1. Disconnect negative battery cable.

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

2. Remove intake manifold.
3. Remove the passenger side cylinder head.
4. Disconnect electrical connector from knock sensor.
5. Use a crows foot socket to remove the knock sensors.

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




1. Install knock sensor. Tighten knock sensor to 10 N.m (7 ft. lbs.) torque. Over or under tightening effects knock sensor performance resulting in possible improper spark control.
2. Attach electrical connector to knock sensor.
3. Install the passenger side cylinder head.
4. Install intake manifold.
5. connect negative battery cable.