Crankshaft Position Sensor: Removal

Remove the collector cover.
1. Carefully pull up the rear of collector cover at two positions (A).
2. Carefully pull up the front of collector cover at two positions (B) while moving it forward.
Fig 1: Removing Collector Cover
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Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents.>
Loosen the clamp (A) securing the air intake boot.
Remove the bolt (B) securing the air intake boot to the collector cover bracket.

Fig 2: Air Intake Boot Clamp And Collector Cover Bracket Bolt
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Remove the air intake boot from the throttle body and the air cleaner case (rear), and move it to the left side wheel apron.
CAUTION: Be careful not to allow the air intake boot to contact the air conditioner pipe.

Fig 3: Removing Air Intake Boot From Throttle Body And Rear Air Cleaner Case
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Disconnect the connector (A) from the throttle body, and remove the throttle body from the intake manifold.
NOTE: Do not disconnect the preheater hose.

Fig 4: Locating Throttle Body Bolts With Connector
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Remove the service hole plug.

Fig 5: Locating Service Hole Plug
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Disconnect the connector (A) from the crankshaft position sensor, and remove the crankshaft position sensor from the cylinder block.

Fig 6: Locating Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt With Connector

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