Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.

NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected or reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.

2. Remove serpentine drive belt.
3. Raise vehicle on hoist.
4. Disconnect the engine control sensor wiring from the crankshaft position sensor and A/C compressor.
5. Discharge A/C system and remove A/C compressor.
6. Remove crankshaft position sensor retaining screw and remove sensor.










INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the mounting surface is clean and that the O-ring is in proper location on crankshaft position sensor.
2. Position crankshaft position sensor and install retaining screw. Tighten to 8-12 Nm (71-106 lb in).

CAUTION: Do not overtighten retaining screw or damage to the sensor may occur.

3. Install A/C compressor. Evacuate and recharge A/C system.
4. Properly route engine control sensor wiring and connect electrical connectors to A/C compressor and crankshaft position sensor.
5. Lower vehicle.
6. Install serpentine drive belt.
7. Connect battery ground cable.