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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2009 🢒 VUE - AWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls and Fuel - 3.6L (LCS) 🢒 Knock Sensor Replacement - Bank 1

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1836545 Size: SH
  1. Remove the right catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side.
  2. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement.
  3. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the bank 1 knock sensor.

    4. Object Number: 860801 Size: SH
  4. Loosen the knock sensor bolt and remove the knock sensor.

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 860801 Size: SH
  1. Position the knock sensor and tighten the knock sensor bolt to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).

    2. Object Number: 1836545 Size: SH
  2. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the bank 1 knock sensor.
  3. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement.
  4. Install the right catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side.