Knock Sensor Replacement Right

1. Remove the right exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side .
2. Remove the right catalytic convertor. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side .

Important: In the following service procedure, it maybe necessary to remove the starter assembly to gain enough clearance to remove the knock sensor.

3. Remove the starter assembly (4), ONLY IF NEEDED. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .
4. Remove the knock sensor mounting (1).
5. Remove the knock sensor (2) from the engine block (5).
6. Disconnect the engine electrical connector (3) from the knock sensor (2).
7. Remove the knock sensor (2).

1. Reconnect electrical connector (3) for the engine harness to the knock sensor (2).
2. Position the knock sensor (2) on the engine block (5).
3. Install the mounting bolt (1) for the knock sensor (2).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

4. Tighten the knock sensor mounting bolt (1).

Tighten
Tighten the knock sensor mounting bolt 1 to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

5. Install the starter assembly (4), ONLY IF REMOVED. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .
6. Install the right catalytic convertor. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side .
7. Install the right exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side .

Important: Perform the following procedure only if the battery has been disconnected.

8. Program the transmitters. Refer to Transmitter Programming .

Knock Sensor Replacement Left

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
2. Remove the left catalytic convertor. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side .
3. Remove the left exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left Side .
4. Remove the mounting bolt for the knock sensor 1.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector of the knock sensor from the engine harness (3).
6. Remove the knock sensor (2) from the engine block (4).

1. Reconnect the engine harness (3) and the knock sensor (2) electrical connectors.
2. Position the knock sensor 2 on the engine block (4).
3. Install the mounting bolt (1) for the knock sensor 2.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

4. Tighten the knock sensor mounting bolt (1).

Tighten
Tighten the knock sensor mounting bolt to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

5. Install the left exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left Side .
6. Install the left catalytic convertor. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side .
7. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
8. Program the transmitters. Refer to Transmitter Programming .