I have a 98 Legacy Outback, the check engine light code said I need a new knock sensor, so I bought one. The Haynes Subaru manual says that I need to remove the intake manifold on passanger side of engine to gain access to install the new sensor. Is this true? Man that is a lot of work for such a small sensor with an electrical pig tail. Is their an easier way to install? Any advise will be appreciated. Thanks!

Do a search here, its really quite simple to replace.

 

 

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I'm seaching as well...Just triggered the Code last night.:-\

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It's pretty easy. Socket and extension gets it out.

Buy a low range torque wrench to put the new one in. Cheap at places like Harbor Freight Tools. Then you won't crack the new one in 6 months.

You can deffinately go straight down the drivers side rear of the intake manifold with a long extension and a 12mm socket

I just want to remind you fellows

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They can take the pain out of searching.

 

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