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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1554554  Size: SH
  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
  2. Disconnect the left knock sensor electrical connector, if required.

  3. Object Number: 1551881  Size: SH
  4. Remove the left knock sensor bolt, if required.
  5. Remove the left knock sensor, if required.

  6. Object Number: 1554552  Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the right knock sensor electrical connector (2), if required.

  8. Object Number: 1551882  Size: SH
  9. Remove the right knock sensor bolt, if required.
  10. Remove the right knock sensor, if required.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1551882  Size: SH
  1. Position the right knock sensor to the engine block, if required.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the right knock sensor bolt, if required.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1554552  Size: SH
  5. Connect the right knock sensor electrical connector (2), if required.

  6. Object Number: 1551881  Size: SH
  7. Position the left knock sensor to the engine block, if required.
  8. Install the left knock sensor bolt, if required.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1554554  Size: SH
  10. Connect the left knock sensor electrical connector, if required.
  11. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.