Installation Procedure

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IMPORTANT: All gasket surfaces should be free of oil or other foreign material during assembly.

Fig 1: View Of Knock Sensor Oil Seals & Cover

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Lubricate the NEW knock sensor seals (1) with clean engine oil.
Install the knock sensor oil seals (1) into the engine valley cover (2).

Fig 2: View Of Engine Valley Cover, Gasket & Bolts

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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

Install the engine valley cover and a NEW gasket onto the engine block.
Install the engine valley cover bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 3: View Of Knock Sensors

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Install the knock sensors.
Tighten: Tighten the sensors to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

Fig 4: View Of Knock Sensor Wire Harness

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Connect the knock sensor electrical connectors.
Push down on the rubber covers.
Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .