Removal & Installation (GS300 & IS300)
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- Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor is located at front of crankshaft, near crankshaft pulley. Remove engine undercover. Using a wrench, loosen belt tension by rotating serpentine belt tensioner bolt clockwise and remove serpentine belt. See Fig 1. Disconnect generator connector. Remove rubber cap and nut, and disconnect generator wire.
- Disconnect engine wiring harness clamp from generator wire clip. Remove bolt and pipe clamp, and disconnect A/T oil cooler pipes from generator. Remove bolt, nut, pipe bracket and generator. Disconnect Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor connector. Remove connector bracket-to-water pump bolt. Remove bolt and CKP sensor. Remove connector bracket and connector.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .