G8 V8-6.0L (2009)
Knock Sensor: Service and Repair
Knock Sensor Replacement (Right Bank)
Knock Sensor Replacement (Right Bank)
Removal Procedure
Danger: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the
vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed
and strap the vehicle to the hoist.
Warning: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning (See: Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/Protective Goggles and
Glove Warning).
Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning (See: Starting and Charging/Battery/Service Precautions/Technician Safety
Information/Battery Disconnect Warning).
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (See: Starting and
Charging/Battery/Battery Cable/Service and Repair).
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).
3. Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Replacement (3.6L) (See: Starting and Charging/Starting System/Starter Motor/Service and Repair
)Starter Replacement (6.0L) (See: Starting and Charging/Starting System/Starter Motor/Service and Repair).
4. Disconnect the engine wiring harness (3) from the knock sensor (2).
5. Remove the knock sensor to engine block retaining bolt (1).
6. Remove the knock sensor (2) from the engine block.
Installation Procedure
