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Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego, 2006 Ford Freestyle, and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  3. Position the knock sensor (KS) heat shield aside.
    Fig 1: Locating Knock Sensor
    G03990667Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Disconnect the KS electrical connector.
  5. Remove the bolt and the KS.
    • To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.