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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Caution: Hot engine coolant may cause severe burns. Although the cooling system has been drained, coolant still remains in the engine water jacket. This coolant will drain with the removal of the knock sensor.

  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .

  2. Object Number: 1686735  Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (1) from the knock sensor.

  4. Object Number: 1694039  Size: SH
  5. Remove the knock sensor.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1694039  Size: SH

    Important: DO NOT apply thread sealant to sensor threads. The sensor is coated at factory and applying additional sealant will affect the sensors ability to detect detonation.

  1. Install the knock sensor.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the sensor to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1686735  Size: SH
  3. Connect the engine harness electrical connector (1) to the knock sensor.
  4. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .