Removing knock sensor connector
 

I'm having a heck of time removing the knock sensor connector off the knock sensor. I can get my hands on it but won't come off. Is there a trick to it or I just have to pull harder?


Roy

Re: Removing knock sensor connector
 

Squeeze together the narrow section of the outer plastic shell and it will release


Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry

Re: Removing knock sensor connector
 

Roy love that side by side thumbnail. :cheers:

Re: Removing knock sensor connector
 

I got the old knock sensor out but I can't get the new one to start. I don't have a lift so I jacked up the side of the car as far as I can. I'm having to use the 7/8 socket to install it and the extension is pretty heavy due to the larger size extension and it's wearing me out because of the damage to the my left shoulder. I'll keep doing it but this is going to take a while.


Roy

Re: Removing knock sensor connector
 

I like this one much better!

Re: Removing knock sensor connector
 

If I remember correct, manual calls for 14 ft-lbs. Please check the manual and verify torque spec. Inaccurate torque and readings to ECM may not be correct.

Re: Removing knock sensor connector
 

I'll do that after I get it installed which is the primary problem at the moment.


Roy

Re: Removing knock sensor connector
 

I got the knock sensor in but it got real hard to tighten up and took it out. It went only part way up. So I looked at the old one and it shows that it was only part way also. I guess the question is this: are they only supposed to go part way up and or was the threads stripped somehow?


Roy

Re: Removing knock sensor connector
 

Well, learned something new today. Apparently, you don't run the knock sensor all the way up to the engine. It only goes in so far and stops. I had it in right and I removed it because I thought that I was cross threading it. Now I'm having issues putting it back in. At least, it's in my garage, I'm retired and I can work on it on my leisure.


Roy

Re: Removing knock sensor connector
 

Once you hand tighten and a bit more with a ratchet, finish off with 14 lb ft.

Re: Removing knock sensor connector
 

I changed my tactics today and used my right hand instead of the left and it went on the first try. That's all done and now to wash the car and polish it up.


Roy