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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSATURN2000LS2 V6-3.0L VIN RREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSKNOCK SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIRKNOCK SENSOR BANK 2
2000 Saturn LS2 V6-3.0L VIN R
Knock Sensor Bank 2
2000 Saturn LS2 V6-3.0L VIN RSECTION Knock Sensor Bank 2
REMOVAL
1. Remove knock sensor bolt.
2. Remove power steering pump pulley.
3. Disconnect knock sensor electrical connector.
IMPORTANT: String will be used to guide new connector back into position.
4. Tie string to knock sensor electrical connector.
5. Pull connector side of knock sensor from behind power steering pump bracket.
INSTALLATION
1. Tie string used for removal to new knock sensor connector.
2. Using string as a guide, re-route knock sensor wire.
3. Connect knock sensor electrical connector.
4. Install power steering pump pulley.
Torque: 20 N.m (15 ft-lbs)
5. Install knock sensor bolt.
Torque: 20 N.m (15 ft-lbs)
1. Remove knock sensor bolt.
2. Remove power steering pump pulley.
3. Disconnect knock sensor electrical connector.
IMPORTANT: String will be used to guide new connector back into position.
4. Tie string to knock sensor electrical connector.
5. Pull connector side of knock sensor from behind power steering pump bracket.
INSTALLATION
1. Tie string used for removal to new knock sensor connector.
2. Using string as a guide, re-route knock sensor wire.
3. Connect knock sensor electrical connector.
4. Install power steering pump pulley.
Torque: 20 N.m (15 ft-lbs)
5. Install knock sensor bolt.
Torque: 20 N.m (15 ft-lbs)
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.