GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1773350  Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer (1).
  3. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (2) from the knock sensor jumper wire electrical connector (3).
  4. Remove the knock sensor jumper wire electrical connector rosebud clip from the oil level indicator tube tab.

  5. Object Number: 1578476  Size: SH
  6. Loosen the knock sensor bolt.
  7. Remove the knock sensor.

Installation Procedure

Important: Rotate the pigtail 90 degrees from vertical before securing the bolt.


    Object Number: 1578476  Size: SH
  1. Position the knock sensor to the engine block.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Tighten the knock sensor bolt.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1773350  Size: SH
  5. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (2) to the knock sensor jumper wire electrical connector (3).
  6. Install the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer (1).
  7. Install the knock sensor jumper wire electrical connector rosebud clip to the oil level indicator tube tab.
  8. Lower the vehicle.