How to get knock sensors out?

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Sep 8, 2008 | 11:58 AM

Dragkid1917

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How to get knock sensors out?

I just pulled my motor yesterday and I unbolted the valley cover but i cant get it off. Theres still those two sensors deep inside there and I have no clue what tool to use to get them out. Any help would be appreciated.

Sep 8, 2008 | 12:00 PM

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I am actually doing mine now, I just jerked on the wiring harness and broke the connector since I had all new stuff anyway and I believe in a 1" socket for the sensor its
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Sep 8, 2008 | 12:03 PM

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yhea i broke the top of the sensors too when i was taking em out, those little orange things... that was so effin annoying, idk how anyones fingers are small enough to do that the right way... So a 1' socket is the way to go? I didnt even see that you could use a socket I was more concerned about getting things off before it became too dark to work.

Sep 8, 2008 | 12:05 PM

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Take a pair of needle nose plyers and squeeze the conection remove the wire, then use a socket to unscrew the knock sensor.

Sep 8, 2008 | 12:05 PM

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I just ran to the garage and double checked and it 7/8", Im 100% positive on that

Sep 8, 2008 | 12:45 PM

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Ok thanks so much... I appreciate your effort.

Sep 8, 2008 | 07:44 PM

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Those wire connectors are oval. Pinch them long-ways with needle-nose as mentioned above and they'll pull right off without any damage. Practice on the new ones before installing them. Good luck with it, Thomas!

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