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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls and Fuel - 2.8L, 3.0L, 3.2L, or 3.6L 🢒 Knock Sensor Replacement - Bank 1

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1839728 Size: SH
  1. Remove the exhaust manifold lower heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Lower Heat Shield Replacement .
  2. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the bank 1 knock sensor.

    3. Object Number: 860801 Size: SH
  3. Loosen the knock sensor bolt and remove the knock sensor.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 860801 Size: SH
  1. Position the knock sensor and tighten the knock sensor bolt.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1839728 Size: SH
  2. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the bank 1 knock sensor.
  3. Instal the exhaust manifold lower heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Lower Heat Shield Replacement .