1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. If equipped with front wheel drive (FWD), disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the knock sensor.



3. If equipped with all wheel drive (AWD), disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the knock sensor.



4. Loosen the knock sensor bolt and remove the knock sensor.

Important: DO NOT apply threadlocker to the sensor threads. The sensor threads are coated at the factory and applying additional threadlocker affects the sensor's ability to detect detonation.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




1. Position the knock sensor to the engine and tighten the bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).




2. If equipped with AWD, Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the knock sensor.



3. If equipped with FWD, Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the knock sensor.
4. Lower the vehicle.