Finally replaced my knock sensor, wow what a difference. My cars hiccupy and lagging performance had been hounding me for a while now, but no check engine light.

So I just test to see if there are any codes anyway, and just the 0304 code (knock sensor).

Didnt really need the extension, just tossed (more like gently placed) a socket wrench w/ 12mm socket in "the hole" and then wedged my hand in there. I couldnt hold the wrench and wedge my hand in at the same time.

But grabbed the wrench after my hand was in there, once you cram your hand in the hole up to your wrist, its actually kind of roomy. Manuevered around and placed the socket on the bolt and loosened it enough where I could hand loosen it the rest of the way Pulled it out, etc. etc... the rest is history.

So those of you w/ small hands just cram them in there and go to town.

The power is smooth and always there now, those of you with hesitation / hiccups in powerm check the ECU the knock sensor code.

Just my experience. Hope this helps someone.

 

I am glad that the KS worked out for you Adam.


Seth

 

Good for you. I just replaced mine as well. I pulled out the Haynes and Chiltons and both said to remove the upper intake manifold. I thought 'no way - if I don't have to'. So I studied it and studied it and it really did seem like it could be done without removing the manifold. However, there was no way I could fit in there! So I had to trouble my poor wife! But she fit right in and we got it done. I felt bad because she cut cut in a few places. I did some searching and it seems like most people manage to squeeze in. I wonder why two professional books tell you otherwise. ?