How to Remove and Install a Knock Sensor on Subaru Outback?

Remove the engine cover (if equipped), and disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal. On turbocharged models remove the intercooler. Disconnect the knock sensor electrical connector, note the orientation of the sensor, use a marking pen to mark the location of the sensor's pigtail on the engine block, remove the knock sensor mounting bolt, and remove the sensor. Installation is the reverse of removal. Install the sensor in its original position and tighten the knock sensor retaining bolt.

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Subaru Outback Knock Sensor Assembly
Part Number: 22060AA140
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- Other Name: Sensor Assembly-Knock; Knock Sensor
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2009 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Base, 2.5i Limited, Base, GT, GT Limited, XT Limited | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Outback Knock Sensor
Part Number: 22060AA070
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- Other Name: Sensor Assembly-Knock
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2001 Subaru Outback | Base, Brighton, Cold Weather, GT, L, Limited, Post, SUS Limited | 2.2L H4 Series, 2.5L H4
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Subaru Outback Knock Sensor
Part Number: 22060AA061
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- Other Name: Sensor Assembly-Knock
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-1999 Subaru Outback | Brighton, GT, L, LS, LS-I, Out Back, Post, SUS | 2.2L H4 , 2.2L H4 (New EVAPO), 2.5L H4
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Subaru Outback Knock Sensor Assembly
Part Number: 22060AA180
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- Other Name: Sensor Assembly-Knock
- Replaces: 22060AA160
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2012-2019 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport, 2.5i Touring, 3.6R, 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Premium, 3.6R Touring | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 DOHC, 3.6L H6
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Subaru Outback Knock Sensor Assembly
Part Number: 22060AA160
$143.32 MSRP: $199.05
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- Other Name: Sensor Assembly-Knock; Knock Sensor
- Replaced by: 22060AA180
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2012-2017 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport, 2.5i Touring, 3.6R, 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Premium, 3.6R Touring | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 DOHC, 3.6L H6
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Subaru Outback Knock Sensor Assembly
Part Number: 22060AA100
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- Other Name: Sensor Assembly-Knock; Knock Sensor
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2004 Subaru Outback | Baja, Baja-S, Base, Brighton, Cold Weather, GT, L, Limited, L-S, SUS Limited | 2.5L H4
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Subaru Outback PT118289 Knock Sensor
Part Number: 22060AA030
$92.66 MSRP: $128.70
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor Assembly-Knock
- Replaced by: 22060AA031
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996 Subaru Outback | Brighton, GT, L, LS, LS-I, Out Back, Post | 2.2L H4 , 2.5L H4
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Subaru Outback Knock Sensor Assembly
Part Number: 22060AA111
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- Other Name: Sensor Assembly-Knock; Knock Sensor
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2006 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, Baja-B, GT, GT Limited | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Outback Knock Sensor Assembly
Part Number: 22060AA150
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- Other Name: Sensor Assembly-Knock; Knock Sensor
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2012 Subaru Outback | 2.5GT Limited, 2.5GT Premium, 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium | 2.5L H4 SOHC, 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Outback Knock Sensor
Part Number: 22060AA031
$92.66 MSRP: $128.70
You Save: $36.04 (28%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor Assembly-Knock
- Replaces: 22060AA030
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996 Subaru Outback | Brighton, GT, L, LS, LS-I, Out Back, Post | 2.2L H4, 2.2L H4 (New EVAPO), 2.5L H4
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Subaru Outback Knock Sensor Assembly
Part Number: 22060AA130
$99.91 MSRP: $138.77
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor Assembly-Knock; Knock Sensor
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2011 Subaru Outback | 3.0R, 3.0R Limited, 3.0R LL-Bean, 3.6R, 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Premium | 3.0L H6, 3.6L H6
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Subaru Outback Knock Sensor Assembly
Part Number: 22060KA040
$91.26 MSRP: $126.75
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- Other Name: Sensor Assembly-Knock; Knock Sensor
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005 Subaru Outback | 3.0R, 3.0R Limited, 3.0R LL-Bean | 3.0L H6
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Subaru Outback Knock Sensor Assembly
Part Number: 22060AA18A
$90.00 MSRP: $125.00
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- Other Name: Sensor Assembly-Knock
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2017-2021 Subaru Outback | 2.4R F/R-O, 2.4R Limited, 2.4R Touring, 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport, 2.5i Touring | 2.4L H4 DIT, 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 DI
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Subaru Outback Knock Sensor Assembly
Part Number: 22060AA081
$99.91 MSRP: $138.77
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor Assembly-Knock; Knock Sensor
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2004 Subaru Outback | Flat6, Flat6 L.L.Bean, Flat6-S, SUS Flat6 | 3.0L H6

Subaru Outback Knock Sensor

Knock Sensor is another part that is widely used in Subaru Outback automobiles, its main function is to detect the knock of an engine. Covering the use of piezoelectric, the sensor translates the mechanical signals resulting from the pressure peaks, known as knock, into electrical ones. This helps in enabling the correct synchronized timing for the optimal performance thereby protecting the engine from s damage due to the low octane fuel. Even the premium powertrain control can adapt several cycles' timetable and control the boost pressure, thus optimizing performance and durability at various scenarios. Subaru Outback automobiles contain The Knock Sensor to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in the working of the automobile engine.

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Subaru Outback Knock Sensor Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How to Remove and Install a Knock Sensor on Subaru Outback?
A: Remove the engine cover (if equipped), and disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal. On turbocharged models remove the intercooler. Disconnect the knock sensor electrical connector, note the orientation of the sensor, use a marking pen to mark the location of the sensor's pigtail on the engine block, remove the knock sensor mounting bolt, and remove the sensor. Installation is the reverse of removal. Install the sensor in its original position and tighten the knock sensor retaining bolt.