Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Sable and 2005 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Disconnect the knock sensor (KS) electrical connector.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Knock Sensor Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the bolt and the KS.

Fig 2: Removing Bolt And KS - With Torque Specification
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.