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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2009 🢒 STS 🢒 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 KS.

Installation Procedure

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

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

  2. Install the KS bolt and tighten to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).

    3. 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.