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Repair Procedure: Removal

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

    (Refer to "AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY ")

  3. Remove the battery tray.

    (Refer to "BATTERY TRAY REMOVAL ")

  4. Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor connector (A).
  5. Remove the mounting bolt (B), and then vertically remove the sensor from the transaxle housing.
Fig 1: Locate Crankshaft Position Sensor Connector
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