Crankshaft Position Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Outback and 2012 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Remove the bolt which secures crankshaft position sensor to oil pump.

Fig 2: Locating Crankshaft Position Sensor Securing Bolt
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Remove the crankshaft position sensor, and disconnect the connector from the crankshaft position sensor.

Fig 3: Locating Crankshaft Position Sensor Connector

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