Sensor, Crankshaft Position: Removal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Fiat 500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Remove the maniverter. Refer to MANIFOLD, EXHAUST, REMOVAL .
Unlock and disconnect the crankshaft position sensor harness connector at the vacuum pump bracket.

Fig 1: Crankshaft Position Sensor Heat Shield Nut, Bolt & Shield
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
Remove the nut (1) and bolt (2) from the crankshaft position sensor heat shield (3). Remove the heat shield (3) from the engine.

Fig 2: Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKP), Sensor Locator Boss & 5 mm Hex Head Driver
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

NOTE:
Transmission and bell housing not shown in illustration.
Using a 5 mm hex wrench (3), loosen the crankshaft position sensor mounting screw (1) just enough to remove the Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKP) from the alignment boss (2).
NOTE:
Do not over loosen the screw. The screw has a captured washer and both the screw and the washer CAN BE dropped into the bell housing if the screw is removed.
Remove the sensor (1) from the alignment boss (2).