Removal & Installation

Crankshaft position sensor is located on front (timing belt end) of engine, near generator, just behind the crankshaft pulley. See Fig 1. Remove lower engine cover.
On turbo models, remove air tube to the charge air cooler for access to generator. On all models, remove lower cooling fan shroud.
Remove drive belt and generator. Disconnect electrical connector at crankshaft position sensor. Remove bolt and crankshaft position sensor.
To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolt for crankshaft position sensor to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig 1: Locating Typical Crankshaft Position Sensor