Crankshaft Position Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Subaru Outback and 2016 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents. >
Remove the clip (A), and loosen the clamps (B) and (C) securing the air intake boot.

Fig 1: Identifying Air Intake Boot Clip And Clamps
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Remove the air intake boot from the air cleaner case (rear) and throttle body, and move it to the left side wheel apron.

Fig 2: Identifying Air Cleaner Case (Rear) And Throttle Body
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Disconnect the connector (A) from the crankshaft position sensor, and remove the crankshaft position sensor from the cylinder block.

Fig 3: Identifying Crankshaft Position Sensor Connector
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