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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove the right splash shield cover. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Engine - Right in Body Front End.
  4. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement in Engine Mechanical-3.8L.
  5. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
  6. Remove the CKP sensor shield (1).
    7. Fig 1: CKP Sensor Shield
    GM12302Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the CKP sensor bolts.
  8. Remove the CKP sensor.
    9. Fig 2: CKP Sensor
    GM12303Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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