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. Carefully pull up the front of collector cover at two positions (A).
2. Carefully pull up the rear of collector cover at two positions (B) while moving it backward.
  NOTE: Be careful not to contact the fuel delivery tube when moving the collector cover rearward.
  
  Fig 1: Removing 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 Connector From Throttle Body
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Disconnect the engine ground from the engine assembly.

Fig 3: Locating Engine Assembly Bolts
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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 Bolt
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