Crankshaft Position Sensor: Removal

Disconnect the ground cable from battery. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note.>
NOTE: For the 12 volt engine restart battery, disconnect the ground terminal from 12V engine restart battery sensor.
Remove the collector cover.
1. Pull up the two points at the front of collector cover (A).
2. Pull up the two points at the rear of collector cover (B) while moving them rearward.
  NOTE: Be careful not to contact the fuel delivery tube when moving the collector cover rearward.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Front/Rear Of Collector Cover
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Remove the air cleaner case. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case.>
Remove the air intake boot No. 2. < Ref. to AIR INTAKE BOOT NO. 2 , REMOVAL, Air Intake Boot.>
Disconnect the connector from the throttle body.

Fig 2: Locating Throttle Body Connector
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Disconnect the engine ground from the engine assembly.

Fig 3: Locating Engine Ground From Engine Assembly
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Disconnect the connector (A) from the crankshaft position sensor, and remove the crankshaft position sensor from the cylinder block.

Fig 4: Locating Crankshaft Position Sensor Connector Bolt
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