Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair

The crankshaft position sensor is mounted on the crankshaft at the flywheel end of the engine block.

To Remove
1. Remove the engine cover.
2. Remove the turbo pressure pipe and plug the turbo's delivery hose.
3. Release the sensor wiring by unplugging the connector and removing the clips/cable ties.

IMPORTANT: Note how the wiring is run.

4. Remove the wiring.
5. Remove the sensor retaining bolt and remove the sensor. Note how the sealing ring is fitted.

To Install
1. Clean the sensor seating and install the sensor with the sealing ring correctly mounted.

Tightening torque, retaining bolt: 8 Nm (5.9 ft lbs).

2. Refit the wiring and secure it with clips/cable ties.
3. Plug in the connector.
4. Refit the turbo's pressure pipe and engine cover.