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Crankshaft Position Sensor: Removal: Removal

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  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    WARNING:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

  2. REMOVE SERVICE PLUG GRIP  . Refer toREMOVAL - Step 6
  3. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  See step  5
  4. REMOVE V-BANK COVER  See step  8
  5. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET  . Refer toREMOVAL - Step 2
  6. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM  . Refer toREPLACEMENT - Step 1
  7. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER 
  8. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH 
  9. DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT SUCTION HOSE  . Refer toREMOVAL - Step 7
  10. DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE  . Refer toREMOVAL - Step 8
  11. REMOVE ELECTRIC INVERTER COMPRESSOR  . Refer toREMOVAL - Step 9
  12. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR 
    1. Disconnect the sensor connector.
      Fig 1: Identifying Crankshaft Position Sensor & Bolt
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    2. Remove the bolt and sensor.