Knock Sensor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
The sensor screws into the cylinder block, directly below the intake manifold.
1. Remove intake manifold plenum. Refer to the Engine section.
2. Remove the passenger side cylinder head. Refer to the Engine section.

Fig. 12 Knock Sensor - 2.7L:

3. Disconnect electrical connector from knock sensor.
4. Use a crows foot socket to remove the knock sensors.

INSTALLATION
1. Install knock sensor. Tighten knock sensor to 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.) torque. Over or under tightening effects knock sensor performance resulting in possible improper spark control.
2. Install the passenger side cylinder head. Refer to the Engine section.
3. Attach electrical connector to knock sensor.
4. Install intake manifold plenum. Refer to the Engine section.