Removal Procedure

WARNING:

To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.

WARNING:

Refer to Safety Glasses Warning .

Turn the ignition OFF.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

Fig 1: Identifying CKP Electrical Connector

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Reposition the wiring harness heat shield to obtain access.
Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) harness connector (3) from the CKP.

Fig 2: Identifying CKP Sensor To Engine Block Retaining Bolt

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Remove the CKP to engine block retaining bolt (1) from the CKP sensor (2).
Remove the CKP sensor (2) from the engine block.