Installation Procedure

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

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.

Fig 1: Disconnecting/Reconnecting Knock Sensor

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Install the knock sensor (4).
Tighten: Tighten the knock sensor to 19 N.m (14 lb ft).
Install the knock sensor heat shield.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
Connect the knock sensor electrical connector.
Install the transaxle. Refer to Transmission Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.
Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (L26, L32 GE 47716 Fill) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (L26, L32 Static Fill) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (LS4 GE 47716 Fill) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (LS4 Static Fill) in Engine Cooling.