Crankshaft Position Sensor: Removal: Removal

Fig 1: Engine Cover

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The Crankshaft Position Sensor is in the rear of the engine block near the transmission.

1. Remove the engine cover (1).
   Fig 2: Air Cleaner Housing

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2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the air cleaner body (1). Refer to 2.0L BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL2.4L BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL .
   Fig 3: Upstream O2 Sensor Wire Harness Retainer

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4. Disengage the upstream O2 sensor wire harness retainer (1) and crankshaft position sensor wire harness retainer (2) from the heat shield (3).
   Fig 4: Maniverter Side Heat Shield

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5. Remove one nut (1) and two heat shield retaining bolts (2).
6. Remove heat shield (3).
   Fig 5: Crankshaft Position Sensor

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7. Remove the crankshaft position sensor mounting bolt.
8. Remove sensor with the wire harness attached.
9. Unlock and disconnect the electrical connector from the crankshaft position sensor.