How to replace a knock sensor

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2011-2017 Kia Rio

The third generation Kia Rio debuted on March 1, 2011, at the Geneva Motor Show, again based on the Hyundai Accent.

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How do I replace the knock sensor? on a 2016 kia rio

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Kevin Sargent @customsarge Rep: 625 3 · Answer 1 · 2025-12-29T18:09:02-07:00

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Somewhere on the block below the head assembly will be a "puck" style coil of wire bolted to the block.

My Toyota had it behind the exhaust manifold, SMALL Hands Required!

Look up a replacement part to understand what to look for.

Part cost isn't expensive, but labor can be.

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