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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .
  2. Gently pry up the rubber grommets.
  3. Disconnect the knock sensor wire harness electrical connectors.
    Fig 1: View Of Knock Sensor Wire Harness
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  4. Fig 2: View Of Knock Sensors
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  5. Remove the knock sensors.
  6. Fig 3: Installing/Removing Valley Cover & Bolts
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  7. Remove the engine valley cover bolts.
  8. Remove the engine valley cover and gasket.
  9. Discard the engine valley cover gasket.
  10. Fig 4: View Of Knock Sensor Oil Seals & Cover
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  11. Remove the knock sensor oil seals (1) from the cover (2).
  12. Clean and inspect the engine valley cover. Refer to Engine Valley Cover Cleaning and Inspection .