Knock Sensor: Locations

2009 Chevrolet Traverse FWD V6-3.6LSECTION Locations



Powertrain Component Views

Engine Components (LLT) - Front




1 - Ignition Coil 2
2 - Ignition Coil 4
3 - Ignition Coil 6
4 - Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid Valve
5 - High Pressure Fuel Pump
6 - Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Bank 2 Sensor 1
7 - Starter Motor
8 - Knock Sensor (KS) 2
9 - Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
10 - Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) Sensor
11 - Generator
12 - Camshaft Position (CMP) Actuator Solenoid - Exhaust Bank 2
13 - Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor - Exhaust Bank 2
14 - Camshaft Position (CMP) Actuator Solenoid - Intake Bank 2
15 - Camshaft Position (CMP) Actuator Solenoid - Exhaust Bank 1
16 - Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor - Intake Bank 2
17 - Camshaft Position (CMP) Actuator Solenoid - Intake Bank 1

Engine Components (LLT) - Right Rear




1 - Ignition Coil 5
2 - Ignition Coil 3
3 - Ignition Coil 1
4 - Throttle Body
5 - Mass Air Flow (MAF)/Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor
6 - Engine Control Module (ECM)
7 - Brake Booster Pump - Auxiliary
8 - Fuse Block - Underhood
9 - Camshaft Position (CMP) Actuator Solenoid - Intake Bank 2
10 - Camshaft Position (CMP) Actuator Solenoid - Exhaust Bank 2
11 - Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS) - Right Front Connector
12 - Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor - Intake Bank 1
13 - Camshaft Position (CMP) Actuator Solenoid - Intake Bank 1
14 - Camshaft Position (CMP) Actuator Solenoid - Exhaust Bank 1
15 - Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor - Exhaust Bank 1
16 - Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Bank 1 Sensor 2 Connector
17 - Knock Sensor (KS) 1
18 - Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor
19 - Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Bank 1 Sensor 1
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  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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