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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 Impala 🢒 Diagnostic Navigation 🢒 Vehicle Diagnostic Information 🢒 Knock Sensor Replacement - Bank 2

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1608498 Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Remove the radiator air lower baffle and deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Lower Baffle and Deflector Replacement.
  3. Disconnect the knock sensor electrical connector (2).

    4. Object Number: 1587771 Size: SH
  4. Loosen and remove the knock sensor (2).

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1587771 Size: SH

    Note:  DO NOT apply thread sealant to the sensor threads. The sensor threads are coated at the factory. Applying additional sealant affects the sensors ability to detect detonation.

  1. Install and tighten the knock sensor (2).

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the sensor to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1608498 Size: SH
  2. Connect the knock sensor electrical connector (2).
  3. Install the radiator air lower baffle and deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Lower Baffle and Deflector Replacement.
  4. Lower the vehicle.