Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

Do not forcefully pull the wiring harness of the CKP sensor. Doing so will break the harness.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Disconnect the CKP sensor connector.
Remove the CKP sensor.
CAUTION:
- When foreign material such as an iron chip is on the CKP sensor, it can cause abnormal output from the sensor because of flux turbulence and adversely affect the engine control. Be sure there is no foreign material on the CKP sensor when replacing.
Fig 1: Removing CKP Sensor
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install in the reverse order of removal.