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Crankshaft Position Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the collector cover.
  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting/Connecting Battery Ground Cable
    G06336085Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the bolt which secures crankshaft position sensor to oil pump.
    Fig 2: Locating Crankshaft Position Sensor Mounting Bolt
    G08538738Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the crankshaft position sensor, and disconnect the connector from the crankshaft position sensor.
    Fig 3: Locating Crankshaft Position Sensor Connector
    G08538739Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.