Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Removal/Installation

CAUTION:

Do not forcefully pull the wiring harness of the CKP sensor. Doing so will break the harness.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Disconnect the CKP sensor connector.
Remove the CKP sensor.
CAUTION:
- When foreign material such as an iron chip is on the CKP sensor, it can cause abnormal output from the sensor because of flux turbulence and adversely affect the engine control. Be sure there is no foreign material on the CKP sensor when replacing.
Fig 1: Locating CKP Sensor & Torque Specification
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install in the reverse order of removal.