Hyundai Genesis DH Quiz
Engine Control System/Fuel System

Knock Sensor (KS) Repair Procedures

In this manual: Engine Control System/Fuel System
General Information — 9Engine Mechanical System — 103Engine Electrical System — 54Emission Control System — 23Engine Control System/Fuel System — 127Automatic Transmission System (SBC) — 90All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System — 20Drive Shaft and Axle — 27Suspension System — 41Steering — 19Restraints — 56Brake System — 56Body (Interior and Exterior) — 211Body Electrical System — 279Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 55
10steps
~60min
3/5difficulty
0102030405023.517N·mlb·ft
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Removal

[Knock Sensor No. 1 (Bank 1)]

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
  2. Disconnect the knock sensor connector (A).
  3. Remove the installation bolt (A) and remove the sensor from the cylinder block.

[Knock Sensor No. 2 (Bank 2)]

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
  2. Disconnect the knock sensor connector (A).
  3. Drain the engine coolant. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Cooling System")
  4. Remove the upper radiator hose. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Cooling System")
  5. Remove the coolant tube [Bank 2]. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Cooling System")
  6. Remove the engine oil level gauge. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Cooling System")
  7. Remove the installation bolt (A) and remove the sensor from the cylinder block.

Installation
  • Install the component with the specified torque.
  • Be careful not to drop the component, as internal damage may occur. If dropped, inspect it before use.
  • The sensor connector must be installed parallel to the engine.
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Knock sensor bolt: 15.7 ~ 24 N·m

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