Crankshaft Position Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Toyota Tacoma. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
REMOVE V-BANK COVER (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FAN SHROUD (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
SEPARATE COOLER COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the bolt, then separate the suction hose sub-assembly.
  
  Fig 1: Removing 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: Removing 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: Removing Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt
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