Silhouette V6-3.4L VIN E (1996)
Knock Sensor: Service and Repair
WARNING: Engine coolant may be hot. Although cooling system has been drained, coolant still remains in engine water Jacket. This coolant
will drain when knock sensor is removed.
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the negative battery cable.
2. Raise vehicle.
3. Remove the splash shield, drain cooling system.
4. Remove the knock sensor heat shield mounting bolt located under freeze plug (or block heater if equipped).
5. Remove the knock sensor wiring harness connector from knock sensor.
6. Remove the knock sensor from the engine block.
Installation Procedure
Caution: 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.
1. Install the knock sensor into engine block. Tighten the knock sensor to 19 Nm (14 lb. ft.).
2. Install the knock sensor heat shield mounting bolt located under the freeze plug (or block heater if equipped).
3. Install the knock sensor wiring harness connector to the knock sensor.
4. Install the splash shield.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling and Radiator.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.
