Repair Procedures: Removal

Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor connector (A).

Fig 1: Locating Crankshaft Position Sensor Connector
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Remove the protector (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.
Crankshaft position sensor protector mounting bolt (M6):

9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Locating Protector With Mounting Bolts
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Remove the mounting bolt (A), and then remove the crankshaft position sensor.
Crankshaft position sensor mounting bolt:

9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

Fig 3: Locating Crankshaft Position Sensor Mounting Bolt
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