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Old May 14, 2008 | 01:11 AM
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Cant seem to find writeups on changing knock sensors. I know they are under the intake manifold. And I will change them tomorrow regardless if i find a writeup or not. But just want to do my research before tomorrows surgery on my hawk. Anyone?
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Old May 14, 2008 | 01:17 AM
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just use the writeup on how to swap to LS6 intake from ls1howto.com and then after the manifold is out its a peice of cake!
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Old May 14, 2008 | 01:37 AM
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cool thx! seems easy enough
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Old May 14, 2008 | 01:50 AM
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if i remember correctly they just unscrew out of the valley cover once you have the manifold off... pretty simple...
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Old May 14, 2008 | 02:07 AM
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Once the manifold is off, use a pair of needle nose pliers or two screw drivers with gentle pressure to depress the tabs on the electrical plug on each of the two knock sensors. Then unscrew the knock sensors and replace them.
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my car needs to be off for this right? lol
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Old May 14, 2008 | 02:18 AM
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Or you can just take it to CMS......right Soul TKR .

Here is the link the the ls1howto.com
http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=18
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The first step for every task:
1. Disconnect the battery.
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Old May 14, 2008 | 09:18 AM
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yep unscrew intake be careful not to break the clips ( i broke one ) and then then unscrew the knock sensors voila
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