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Crankshaft Position Sensor (1NZ-FXE): Replacement

  1. REMOVE REAR FLOOR BOARD NO. 2 (See  BATTERY (1 NZ-FXE)  ) 
  2. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX REAR (See  BATTERY (1 NZ-FXE)  ) 
  3. REMOVE REAR FLOOR BOARD NO. 3 (See  BATTERY (1 NZ-FXE)  ) 
  4. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE NO. 3 (BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL) (See  BATTERY (1 NZ-FXE)  ) 
  5. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR 
    1. Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor connector.
    2. Remove the bolt, then remove the crankshaft position sensor.
      Fig 1: Removing Crankshaft Position Sensor
      G02617144Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR 
    1. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring of the crankshaft position sensor.
    2. Install the crankshaft position sensor with the bolt.
      Fig 2: Applying Light Coat Of Engine Oil To O-Ring Of Crankshaft Position Sensor
      G02617145Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 7.5 N.m (76 kgf.cm, 66 in.lbf) 

      NOTE: Be careful that the O-ring is not cracked or jammed when installing.
    3. Connect the crankshaft position sensor connector.
  7. CONNECT ENGINE WIRE NO. 3 (BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL) (See  BATTERY (1 NZ-FXE)  ) 
  8. CHECK FOR ENGINE OIL LEAKS 
  9. INSTALL REAR FLOOR BOARD NO. 3 
  10. INSTALL DECK FLOOR BOX REAR 
  11. INSTALL REAR FLOOR BOARD NO. 2 
  12. POWER WINDOW CONTROL SYSTEM INITIALIZE (See  INITIALIZATION  )