Help with Knock Sensor R&R

[kg03]

Has anyone ever replaced one on a vg33. I have a 97 Qx4 and Ihave reviewed the fsm and was wondering if anyone had any tips on other things to replace while there and if I needed any special tools.

[MaximA32]

Shouldn't need anything special. Nissan uses 10mm, 12mm and 14mm for everything except the lug nuts so as long as you have those three, you'll be fine. Make sure you have a good light so you can see what your hands are doing.

[88pathoffroad]

Being as most of the VG33E engines have a knock sensor code thrown every time you look at it sideways, I'd leave it alone and not mess with it. It's a lot of work to get to. Is your engine pinging when you accelerate or go up hills under light throttle? If not, I'd leave it.