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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Vauxhall 🢒 2009 🢒 VXR8 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls and Fuel - 2.8L, 3.0L, 3.2L, or 3.6L 🢒 Knock Sensor Replacement - Bank 1

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.

    Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1949896 Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Disconnect the wiring harness retaining clip (1).

    3. Object Number: 1949898 Size: SH
  3. Remove the knock sensor (KS) electrical (1) connector from the KS (2)
  4. Remove the KS (3) to engine block retaining bolt (2).

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1949898 Size: SH
  1. Install the KS (3) to engine block retaining bolt (2).

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


    Object Number: 1949898 Size: SH
  2. Install the knock sensor (KS) electrical (1) connector to the KS (2)
  3. Lower the vehicle.