Caution: Hot engine coolant may cause severe burns. Although the cooling system has been drained, coolant still remains in the engine water jacket. This coolant will drain with the removal of the knock sensor.

1. Remove the knock sensor heat shield bolts and shield.



2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
3. Disconnect the knock sensor wiring harness electrical connector from the knock sensor.



4. Remove the knock sensor.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.





Important: DO NOT apply thread sealant to sensor threads. The sensor is coated at factory and applying additional sealant will affect the sensors ability to detect detonation.

1. Install the knock sensor.

Tighten
Tighten the sensor to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).




2. Connect the knock sensor wiring harness electrical connector to the knock sensor.



3. Install the knock sensor heat shield and bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).

4. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .