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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2008 🢒 SLS 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Bolted Exterior Body Panels and Closures 🢒 Knock Sensor Replacement - Bank 2

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 945380 Size: SH
  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Remove the wiring harness heat shield from the oil level indicator tube to gain access.
  4. Remove the knock sensor (KS) electrical connector.

    5. Object Number: 860802 Size: SH
  5. Remove the KS bolt.
  6. Remove the knock sensors.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 860802 Size: SH
  1. Install the KS.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the KS bolt.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the knock sensor bolt to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).


    Object Number: 945380 Size: SH
  3. Install the KS electrical connector.
  4. Install the wiring harness heat shield to the oil level indicator tube .
  5. Lower the vehicle.