FAQ for Knock Sensor Repair
Q: How do you replace the knock sensor (KS)?
A:
You can turn off the ignition, raise the vehicle, remove the splash shield, drain the cooling system, remove the knock sensor heat shield mounting bolt, disconnect the knock sensor wiring harness connector and remove the knock sensor.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the proper way to install the knock sensor (KS)?
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You can install the knock sensor and the knock sensor heat shield mounting bolt, connect the knock sensor wiring harness connector, install the splash shield, lower the vehicle and fill the cooling system.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How do you install the bank 2 knock sensor (KS)?
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You can install the knock sensor, install the knock sensor heat shield, connect the knock sensor electrical connector to the knock sensor, install the splash shield, lower the vehicle, fill the cooling system and inspect the coolant level.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How do you install the bank 1 knock sensor (KS)?
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You can install the knock sensor, connect the knock sensor electrical connector, lower the vehicle, start the engine, fill the cooling system and inspect the coolant level.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What tool can you use to front probe terminals?
A:
You can always use the J 35616-A Connector Test Adapter Kit or the J 42675 Flat Wire Probe Adapter Kit to front probe terminals.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is important before replacing a suspect component?
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It is important to test terminal contact at the component and any in-line connectors before replacing a suspect component.
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01/11/2022 Q: What procedure should you follow to test the terminal contact of Metri-Pack or 56 series terminals?
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You should separate the connector halves, visually inspect the connector halves for contamination, and test that the retention force is significantly different between a good terminal and a suspect terminal.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the bank 2 knock sensor (KS)?
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The procedure is to turn off the ignition, raise the vehicle, remove the bolts from the splash shield, drain the cooling system, remove the bolts from the knock sensor heat shield, disconnect the knock sensor wiring harness connector and remove the knock sensor.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the bank 1 knock sensor (KS)?
A:
The procedure is to turn off the ignition, drain the cooling system, raise the vehicle, disconnect the knock sensor wiring harness connector and remove the knock sensor.
By BobGM Specialist
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