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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Knock Sensor, Starter Assembly, Engine Electrical Connector & Engine Block
    GM1480896Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  2. Remove the right exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right in Engine Exhaust.
  3. Remove the right catalytic convertor. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (Left) or Catalytic Converter Replacement (Right) in Engine Exhaust.
  4. IMPORTANT: In the following service procedure, it maybe necessary to remove the starter assembly to gain enough clearance to remove the knock sensor.
  5. Remove the starter assembly (4), ONLY IF NEEDED. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  6. Remove the knock sensor mounting (1).
  7. Remove the knock sensor 2 from the engine block (5).
  8. Disconnect the engine electrical connector (3) from the knock sensor 2.
  9. Remove the knock sensor 2.