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 Protective Goggles and Glove Warning .

Disconnect the battery ground cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the starter. Refer to Starter Replacement (LSA,LS3,L99) .

Fig 1: Identifying CKP Sensor Electrical Connector

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Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector (2) from the wiring harness (1).

Fig 2: Identifying CKP Sensor To Engine Block Retaining Bolt

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