Locating the knock sensor?

2003 NISSAN FRONTIER
200,000 MILES • 3.3L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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KIMBERBABY
Locating the knock sensor? Step by step?
Nov 17, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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KRAKENAUTO
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The knock sensor is attached to the cylinder block. If you look at the attached diagram it is located on the engine block, positioned under the intake manifold, and will require removing the intake manifold for access. It will be mounted to the engine block, in the valley between the cylinder banks.
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Nov 18, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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KIMBERBABY
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Thanks so much.
Nov 25, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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