Knock Sensor: Service and Repair

KNOCK SENSOR

REMOVAL

Knock Sensor Location:

The knock sensor bolts into the side of the cylinder block in front of the starter under the intake manifold.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

Knock Sensor Removed:

2. Disconnect electrical connector from knock sensor.
3. Remove the bolt holding the knock sensor

Knock Sensor:

4. Remove the knock sensor.

INSTALLATION
1. Install knock sensor. Tighten knock sensor bolt to 22 Nm (195 in. lbs.) torque. Over or under tightening effects knock sensor performance, possibly causing improper spark control.
2. Attach electrical connector to knock sensor.
3. Connect the negative battery cable.