Crankshaft Position Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
REMOVE FAN
Refer to the procedures up to "REMOVE FAN" (See REMOVAL ).
REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY
Refer to the procedures up to "REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY" (See REMOVAL )
SEPARATE COOLER COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the bolt, then separate the suction hose sub-assembly.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Bolt
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2. Disconnect the cooler compressor assembly connector.
3. Remove the 4 bolts, then separate the cooler compressor assembly from the V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Cooler Compressor Assembly Bolts
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REMOVE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
1. Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor connector.
2. Remove the bolt, then remove the crankshaft position sensor.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt
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