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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Starter
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    CAUTION: Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove the starter. Refer to STARTER MOTOR REPLACEMENT in Engine Electrical.
  4. Fig 2: Identifying Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor/Connector
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  5. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
  6. Fig 3: View Of CKP Sensor & Bolt
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  7. Clean the area around the CKP sensor before removal in order to avoid debris from entering the engine.
  8. Remove the CKP sensor retaining fastener.
  9. Remove the CKP sensor.