How to locate and remove the knock sensor in Kia Sorento?

In the case of four cylinder vehicles, the knock sensor is situated in the vicinity of the engine block at the side of the intake manifold. First remove the connect the cable on the negative terminal of the battery then take off the intake manifold. Then, pull the connector, unscrew and remove the sensor mounting bolt, and at last, take out the knock sensor. On V6 models, the knock sensors are installed below the engine in the valley between the heads and needs the lower intake manifold to be pulled out. However, you should begin the procedure by either loosening the cable from the negative terminal of the battery or by removing both the upper and lower intake manifolds. Remove the knock sensors electrical connectors and the wire harness retainers from the engine block and unscrew and take off the sensors. Removal is the process that is the opposite of installation, checking that the knock sensor mounting bolts are tight to the torque setting.

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Kia Sorento Sensor Assembly-Knock
Part Number: 392502G100
$73.11 MSRP: $105.50
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- Other Name: Knock Sensor
- Replaces: 392502G000
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2020 Kia Sorento | 2.4L - Theta 2 | Wagon - 5Door 5P, Wagon - 5Door 7P
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Kia Sorento Sensor-Knock,RH
Part Number: 393203L100
$77.50 MSRP: $111.83
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- Other Name: Knock Sensor
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2019-2020 Kia Sorento | 3.3L - Lambda 2 | Wagon - 5Door 7P
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Kia Sorento Sensor-Knock
Part Number: 392502G700
$49.33 MSRP: $71.18
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- Other Name: Knock Sensor
- Replaces: 392502G200
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2018 Kia Sorento | 2.0L - Theta 2 | Wagon - 5Door 5P
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Kia Sorento Sensor-Knock LH
Part Number: 393203C200
$83.66 MSRP: $120.72
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- Other Name: Sensor-Knock,LH; Knock Sensor
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2018 Kia Sorento | 3.3L - Lambda 2, 3.5L - Lambda 2 | Wagon - 5Door 5P, Wagon - 5Door 7P
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Kia Sorento Sensor-Knock
Part Number: 3951039810
$117.96 MSRP: $171.70
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- Other Name: Knock Sensor
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- 2003-2006 Kia Sorento | High Grade, Middle Grade | 3.5L | 5 Door Wagon
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Kia Sorento Sensor-Knock,LH
Part Number: 393203L110
$77.50 MSRP: $111.83
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- Other Name: Knock Sensor
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2019-2020 Kia Sorento | 3.3L - Lambda 2 | Wagon - 5Door 7P
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Kia Sorento Sensor-Knock
Part Number: 393203C600
$98.04 MSRP: $141.47
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- Other Name: Sensor-Knock,RH; Knock Sensor
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2008 Kia Sorento | High Grade, Middle Grade | 3.3L - Lambda, 3.8L, 3.8L - Lambda | 5 Door Wagon, Wagon - 5Door 5P
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Kia Sorento Sensor-Knock RH
Part Number: 393203C300
$83.66 MSRP: $120.72
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor-Knock,RH; Knock Sensor
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2018 Kia Sorento | 3.3L - Lambda 2, 3.5L - Lambda 2 | Wagon - 5Door 5P, Wagon - 5Door 7P
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Kia Sorento Sensor-Knock
Part Number: 393203C500
$98.78 MSRP: $142.53
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- Other Name: Sensor-Knock,LH; Knock Sensor
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2008 Kia Sorento | High Grade, Middle Grade | 3.3L - Lambda, 3.8L, 3.8L - Lambda | 5 Door Wagon, Wagon - 5Door 5P
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Kia Sorento Sensor Assembly-Knock
Part Number: 392502S200
$86.20 MSRP: $124.38
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- Other Name: Knock Sensor
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2021-2023 Kia Sorento | 2.5L-THETA-III | Wagon - 5Door 6P
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Kia Sorento Hose-Diff Pressure C
Part Number: 393632M480
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- 2021-2023 Kia Sorento | 1.6L-Gamma-II | Wagon - 5Door 6P
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Kia Sorento Sensor-Knock
Part Number: 392502M500
$30.30 MSRP: $43.72
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- Other Name: Knock Sensor
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2021-2023 Kia Sorento | 1.6L-Gamma-II | Wagon - 5Door 6P
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Kia Sorento Sensor-Knock
Part Number: 392502S000
$84.35 MSRP: $121.72
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- Other Name: Knock Sensor
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- 2021-2023 Kia Sorento | 2.5L-THETA-III | Wagon - 5Door 7P

Kia Sorento Knock Sensor

The Kia Sorento Knock Sensor is the early warning system for the engine, which can instantly detect abnormal combustion so that the timing can be corrected before damage occurs. Hidden on the block, this piezoelectric Knock Sensor converts the vibration of detonation into a voltage the powertrain computer can read, allowing it to adjust spark advance in tiny steps until smooth combustion is restored, before gradually restoring optimal timing for power and fuel economy. Early generations of Kia Sorento employed a single broadband Knock Sensor monitoring all cylinders; however, more recently developed Sorento models have employed more finely tuned units or paired Knock Sensors that allow the computer to modify timing cylinder by cylinder for sharper control and lower emissions. Despite these differences, the Knock Sensor follows the same routine, listen for the sharp pressure spike that marks knock, alert the control module within milliseconds, and enable performance even on lower octane fuel. Because of this continual feedback loop, this Knock Sensor technology helps Kia engines maintain efficiency across altitude, temperature, and load changes, giving Kia Sorento owners confidence in long-term durability.

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Kia Sorento Knock Sensor Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Sensor Assembly-Knock
392502G100
Q: How to locate and remove the knock sensor in Kia Sorento?
A:
In the case of four cylinder vehicles, the knock sensor is situated in the vicinity of the engine block at the side of the intake manifold. First remove the connect the cable on the negative terminal of the battery then take off the intake manifold. Then, pull the connector, unscrew and remove the sensor mounting bolt, and at last, take out the knock sensor. On V6 models, the knock sensors are installed below the engine in the valley between the heads and needs the lower intake manifold to be pulled out. However, you should begin the procedure by either loosening the cable from the negative terminal of the battery or by removing both the upper and lower intake manifolds. Remove the knock sensors electrical connectors and the wire harness retainers from the engine block and unscrew and take off the sensors. Removal is the process that is the opposite of installation, checking that the knock sensor mounting bolts are tight to the torque setting.