Repair procedures: Removal

Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) cable.
Remove the air cleaner assembly (Refer to "INTAKE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM " ).
Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor connector (A).
Remove the installation bolt (B), and then vertically remove the sensor from the transaxle housing.

Fig 1: Crankshaft Position Sensor Component Location And Connector
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