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Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair

CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.







2. Remove the accessory drive belt from the A/C compressor pulley.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.







4. Disconnect the A/C compressor field coil electrical connector.







5. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector and detach the wiring harness.







6. NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the A/C compressor bolts.

Loosen the bolts enough to slide the compressor down one inch, allowing access for CKP sensor removal.







7. Remove the CKP sensor bolt and remove the sensor.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.