Sable V6-183 3.0L DOHC VIN S MFI (1997)
Knock Sensor: Service and Repair
Knock Sensor
REMOVAL
NOTE: The Knock Sensor (KS) is located on the RH side of the cylinder block.
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected or reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the Powertrain Control Module
(PCM) relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.
2. Raise vehicle on hoist.
3. Disconnect engine control sensor wiring from knock sensor.
4. Remove knock sensor from cylinder block.
INSTALLATION
1. Follow removal procedure in reverse order.
2. Tighten knock sensor to 15-20 Nm (11-14 lb ft).
