FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Removal and Installation

KNOCK SENSOR

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <3.8L ENGINE>

Removal Steps 1-3:






CAUTION: When the knock sensor replacement is performed, use scan tool MB991958 to initialize the learning value.

Required Special Tool:
MD998773: Knock Sensor Wrench

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

<> KNOCK SENSOR REMOVAL




Use special tool MD998773 to remove the knock sensor.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< KNOCK SENSOR INSTALLATION




Use special tool MD998773 to tighten the knock sensor to the specified torque in the same manner as removal.

Tightening torque: 23 ± 2 Nm (17 ± 1 ft-lb)

>>B<< CLIP INSTALLATION




1. Install the clip to the the timing belt front upper cover as shown.
2. Tighten the clip mounting bolt to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 11 ± 1 Nm (98 ± 8 ft-lb)