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Removal Procedure

    CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove the right splash shield cover. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Engine in Body Front End.
  4. Remove the crankshaft harmonic balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement in Engine Mechanical-3.8L.
    5. Fig 1: Removing/Installing CKP Sensor Shield
    GM12302Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the crankshaft position sensor shield (1). DO NOT use a pry bar.
  6. Disconnect the sensor electrical connector.
  7. Remove 2 attaching bolts from the crankshaft position sensor.
    8. Fig 2: Removing/Installing CKP Sensor
    GM12303Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the crankshaft position sensor from block face.
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