AVALON KNOCK SENSOR HARNESS REPLACE

2001 TOYOTA AVALON
200,000 MILES • 3.0L • AUTOMATIC
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EDWOOSR667
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Hello i am changing out my 2 knock sensors, and the knock sensors Wiring Harness question is how do i disconnect the harness from the engine block do i press the tab in, or do i push the tab out? i have push and pulled with no success, it's confusing to me please explain THANKS
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Jul 10, 2026 at 4:01 AM
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STRAILER
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IT is hard to tell from this image but it looks like the harness may not separate there. Usually it is disconnected at the knock sensor. But if it does disconnect there I would try pushing the tab downwards. This will be the small tab inside the connector housing. Let me know how it goes
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Jul 10, 2026 at 9:32 PM
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BLADE751
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hello it has to connect there the other end goes to the sensors which i all ready disconnected and the new harness connection end measures about right there. i took a break from working on the car
when i get it louse i will let you know and THANKS FOR RESPONDING
Jul 12, 2026 at 9:19 PM
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Okay, that sounds good, let me know how it goes.
Jul 13, 2026 at 2:38 PM
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