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Removal & Installation

  1. Crankshaft position sensor is located on front of engine, just in front of the oil pan, below the crankshaft pulley. Disconnect electrical connector for crankshaft position sensor. See Fig 1.
  2. Remove lower engine cover. Crankshaft position sensor protector is located below wiring harness and crankshaft position sensor. Remove crankshaft position sensor protector for access to crankshaft position sensor and wiring harness.
  3. Disconnect electrical connector for crankshaft position sensor. Remove crankshaft position sensor.
  4. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts/nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  table.
Fig 1: Locating Crankshaft Position Sensor
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