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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Removing/Installing CKP Sensor Shield
    GM12302Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (L26) .
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Remove the crankshaft harmonic balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
  4. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
  5. Remove the CKP sensor shield (1). DO NOT use a pry bar.
    6. Fig 2: Removing/Installing CKP Sensor
    GM12303Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the CKP sensor studs.
  7. Remove the CKP sensor.
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