2006 Chrysler 300 Base, 42RLE/VLPFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Ignition System (Service Information): Sensor-Knock: Removal: 2.7L

Fig 1: Locating Knock Sensor
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  1. Disconnect negative battery cable.

    The sensors screws into the cylinder block, directly below the intake manifold.

  2. Remove intake manifold, (Refer to ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD - REMOVAL)
  3. Remove the passenger side cylinder head, (Refer to ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD - REMOVAL) .
  4. Disconnect electrical connector from knock sensor.
  5. Use a crows foot socket to remove the knock sensors.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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