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Saturday, October 22, 2011

How to replace Rear Knock Sensor on Volvo 960 ?

There are two knock sensors.Located to the left side of engine.One is front sensor and one is rear sensor.

See the diagram below showing the knock sensor.
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To replace the knock sensor, the starter motor needs to be removed.
The procedure is as follows :---
Removal of Starter Motor
Remove starter motor and oil dipstick pipe.
Removal and Installation:---
Disconnect battery cable.
Disconnect starter leads.
Remove two starter mounting bolts, then the starter.
Reverse procedure to install.

Removal of Knock Sensor
Remove:
Connector from Knock Sensor.
Knock Sensor.





Installation of Knock Sensor
Fit:Knock Sensor and tighten.
Connector on Knock Sensor.
Tightening torque 20 Nm (15 ft lb) .
NOTE: Rear Knock Sensor should be tightened in the 9 o'clock position .

Installation of Starter Motor
Fit starter motor and oil dipstick pipe.


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For more car related problem troubleshooting:---

This are the sections, you can go through and click the link to read its troubleshooting.

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The car will not start?

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Car will not crank?


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Car has no spark?


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How to troubleshoot car battery?

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How to test starter solenoid?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/06/how-to-test-starter-solenoid.html

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How to test cars starter?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/06/how-to-test-cars-starter.html

How to replace starter in car?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/06/how-to-replace-starter-in-car.html


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