Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the 4 screws and position the RH fender splash shield aside.

Fig 1: Locating RH Fender Splash Shield Screws
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Remove the 6 pin-type retainers and the RH splash shield.

Fig 2: Locating RH Splash Shield Pin-Type Retainers
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Turn the crankshaft clockwise until the hole in the crankshaft pulley is in the 3 o'clock position.

Fig 3: Locating Crankshaft Pulley Hole
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Remove the cylinder block plug.

Fig 4: Locating Engine Plug Bolt
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Install the Crankshaft TDC Timing Peg and turn the crankshaft clockwise until the crankshaft contacts the Crankshaft TDC Timing Peg.
NOTE: When the crankshaft contacts the Crankshaft TDC Timing Peg, the No. 1 cylinder will be at Top Dead Center (TDC).

Fig 5: Installing Crankshaft TDC Timing Peg
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Disconnect the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
Remove the bolts and discard the CKP sensor.