Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

Fig 1: Identifying CKP Sensor & Retaining Bolt

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Remove the bolt securing the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor to the engine block.
Remove the CKP sensor and O-ring seal from the engine block.
Lower the vehicle.
Remove the following components depending on the RPO code in order to gain access to the CKP sensor pigtail:
- (LHD)
  The wiper motor module. Refer to Wiper Motor Module Replacement (LHD) or Wiper Motor Module Replacement (RHD) in Wipers/Washer Systems.
- (RHD)
  - The left air inlet grill panel only. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (LHD) or Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (RHD) in Body Front End.
  - The front air inlet panel assembly bolts.
  - The front air inlet panel assembly.

Fig 3: View Of CKP Sensor Pigtail

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Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the CKP sensor pigtail (1).
Disconnect the CKP sensor pigtail (1) from the retainer.
Cut the tie strap securing the CKP sensor pigtail to the oil cooler pipes
Securely attach a scrap piece of wire about 91 cm (36 in) long to the CKP sensor pigtail. Later, this piece will be used as a pull wire to guide the new sensor pigtail back through the same routing.
Remove the CKP sensor pigtail. Observe the routing of the pigtail. Gently pull the CKP sensor pigtail down through the routing path and out.
Disconnect the sensor from the pull wire.