Im gonna be picking up some tools soon,so what wrench and extension works the best with knock sensor removal? I know how to change it,just want the right tool for the job.

 

The best tool is a 12mm, 1/4" drive flex socket attached to a long (at least 10") extension. With this setup I had the old sensor out in under five minutes.

You can also just use a U-joint and a regular socket, but I had some difficulty getting a 3/8" U-joint in there. I'm sure it's doable.

 

you need a lady friend or small child with small hands. thats how i (we) did mine. regular ratchet with 12mm socket. 5 minutes.

 

isnt this in the stickies?

 

it should be b/c i need to change mine soon and was gonna ask this sooner or later

 

The stickies are great at showing HOW to change the KS,but with what tool to use was kinda random choice..

 

Honestly, it's probably not in the stickies because most DIYers know how to use a socket, extension, and a ratchet. Not trying to be a smarta$$, just stating it like it is.

 

good info.. now i can go get the right tools and finally replace mine..

 

+1 on the small hand. the only problem even with a small hand is that green plug that gets in the way. my hands are always scratched and bleeding from that damn thing. but i got it down really good. also useful is one of those retracting magnet antenna.

 

my weapon of choice is a 12mm gear wrench, undo the top of the green connector that gets in the way, wiggle your hand in there and get it cut like mr****s said, then hand yourself the wrench AFTER your hand is in there (do the same with the new and old ks)