Removal & Installation (Tribute 3.0L)

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Disconnect the knock sensor harness connector. See Fig 1.

NOTE: The knock sensor is located on the right side of the cylinder block.

Remove the bolt and the knock sensor. See Fig 2.
To install, reverse removal procedure. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig 1: Locating Knock Sensor Harness Connector - Tribute (3.0L)

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Fig 2: Removing & Installing Knock Sensor - Tribute (3.0L)

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