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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Locating Knock Sensor Components
    GM892627Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
    IMPORTANT: DO NOT apply thread sealant to sensor threads. The sensor is coated at factory and applying additional sealant will affect the sensors ability to detect detonation.
  1. Install the knock sensor (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the knock sensor to 19 N.m (14 lb ft).

  2. Connect the knock sensor electrical connector (2).
  3. Lower the vehicle.
  4. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (L26 Static Fill) , Draining and Filling Cooling System (LY7 Static Fill) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (L26, LY7, GE 47716 Fill) in Engine Cooling.
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