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Knock Sensor Replacement Right Bank

Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning in the Preface section.

    Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.

    Danger: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.

  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  3. Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement.

  4. Object Number: 1950774  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the engine wiring harness (3) from the knock sensor (2).
  6. Remove the knock sensor to engine block retaining bolt (1).
  7. Remove the knock sensor (2) from the engine block.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1950774  Size: SH
  1. Connect the engine wiring harness (3) to the knock sensor (2).
  2. Position the knock sensor (2) on the engine block.
  3. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  4. Install the knock sensor to engine block retaining bolt (1) and tighten to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
  5. Install the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement.
  6. Connect the battery ground cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.

Knock Sensor Replacement Left Bank

Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning in the Preface section.

    Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.

    Danger: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.

  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.

  3. Object Number: 1950779  Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the engine wiring harness (3) from the knock sensor (2).
  5. Remove the knock sensor to engine block retaining bolt (1).
  6. Remove the knock sensor (2) from the engine block.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1950779  Size: SH
  1. Connect the engine wiring harness (3) to the knock sensor (2).
  2. Position the knock sensor (2) on the engine block.
  3. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  4. Install the knock sensor to engine block retaining bolt (1) and tighten to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
  5. Connect the battery ground cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.