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For 1990-2009 cars only

Knock Sensor Replacement Bank 1

Removal Procedure

  1. Drain the cooling system.
  2. Raise the vehicle.
  3. Remove the wiring harness connector (1) from the knock sensor (2).

  4. Object Number: 678815  Size: SH
  5. Remove the knock sensor (2) from the engine block.

Installation Procedure

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 678815  Size: SH
  1. Install the knock sensor (2) into the engine block.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the knock sensor to 19 N·m (14 lb ft).

  3. Connect the knock sensor harness connector (1) to the knock sensor (2).
  4. Fill the cooling system.

Knock Sensor Replacement Bank 2

Removal Procedure

  1. Drain the cooling system.
  2. Raise the vehicle.
  3. Remove the wiring harness connector from the knock sensor (2).

  4. Object Number: 20272  Size: SH
  5. Remove the knock sensor (2) from the engine block (1).

Installation Procedure

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 20272  Size: SH
  1. Install the knock sensor (2) into the engine block (1).
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the knock sensor to 19 N·m (14 lb ft).

  3. Connect the harness connector to the knock sensor (2).
  4. Fill the cooling system.