1st Gen R53 Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: Knock/Ping Sensor Replacement

  1. Way Motor Works

    Way Motor Works New Member

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    #2 Way Motor Works, Jan 2, 2014
    When we do it we leave the intake manifold in place and take the supercharger loose. There is no way to get that bolt out without the Supercharger being loose. Just make sure you torque the sensor bolt when you put it back in, and index the wire back in the same direction it came off.
     
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    bblue New Member

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    #3 bblue, Jan 4, 2014
    Ah, that would make sense. Yeah, came right out as soon as I got the SC loose. As stated above I will be replacing the water pump, Tstat and housing, drive belt and tensioner pulley too along with oil service on SC. If you happen to know the torque setting for KS it would be appreciated.
     
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    #4 Yobuaa, Jul 20, 2014
    How to remove the Knock sensor without removing the supercharger on my 06 Cooper S

    Do you have a write up on this method? Or do you just remove the top of the SC and then loosen the rest to remove the Knock Sensor? I see that the fuel rail is under there as well but I think you can get a around that... Correct me if I am wrong...