Knock sensor location and replacement

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What was the code number? It may or may not be the sensor. Codes rarely identify part failures, just system failures.

The procedure below and a picture.

Roy

1. Turn Off the ignition.
2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the splash shield.
4. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.

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5. Remove the knock sensor heat shield mounting bolt located under the freeze plug or block heater if equipped.
6. Disconnect the knock sensor wiring harness connector from the knock sensor.
7. Remove the knock sensor from the engine block.