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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Suzuki 🢒 2007 🢒 XL-7 FWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls and Fuel - 3.6L 🢒 Knock Sensor Replacement - Bank 1

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1837367 Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the rear exhaust manifold heat shield bolts and shield.
  3. Remove the right catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side .

    4. Object Number: 1836545 Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (2) from the bank 1 knock sensor.

    5. Object Number: 860801 Size: SH
  5. 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: 1836545 Size: SH
  2. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (2) to the bank 1 knock sensor.

    3. Object Number: 1837367 Size: SH
  3. Position the rear exhaust manifold heat shield to the engine and install the bolts.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  4. Install the right catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side .
  5. Lower the vehicle.