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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.
  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY NO.1 (for 4WD and Pre-Runner) 
  3. REMOVE FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT (W/ AIR CONDITIONING)  (See REMOVAL )
  4. SEPARATE COMPRESSOR AND MAGNETIC CLUTCH (W/ AIR CONDITIONING)  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE IDLE PULLEY ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (W/ AIR CONDITIONING) 
    1. Remove the 5 bolts, then remove the idle pulley with bracket.
      Fig 1: Removing Idle Pulley With Bracket Bolts
      G05198397Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
  6. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR 
    1. Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor connector and the 2 wire harness clamps.
      Fig 2: Connecting Crankshaft Position Sensor Connector And Wire Harness Clamps
      G05198398Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
    2. Remove the bolt, then remove the crankshaft position sensor.
      Fig 3: Removing Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt
      G05198399Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.