Removal (Celica)
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- Crankshaft position sensor is located on front of engine, near crankshaft pulley. See Figure.
- Manufacturer states throttle body and intake manifold must be removed for access to crankshaft position sensor.
- Remove throttle body. See THROTTLE BODY under FUEL SYSTEMS.
- Remove coolant reservoir and air cleaner case.
- Disconnect necessary hoses for removal of intake manifold.
- On models equipped with 2ZZ-GE engine, remove bolts/nuts and intake manifold support from rear of intake manifold. On all models, remove bolts/nuts, intake manifold and gasket from cylinder head.
- Disconnect electrical connector for crankshaft position sensor. Remove bolts and crankshaft position sensor.