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Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1760919 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement.
  3. Remove the A/C compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement.
  4. Remove the rear A/C compressor mounting bracket bolts and the rear A/C compressor mounting bracket.

    5. Object Number: 1760921 Size: SH
  5. Remove the accessory mounting bracket by removing the bolts.

    6. Object Number: 1760929 Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor connector.
  7. Remove the CKP sensor retaining bolt.
  8. Gently rotate and remove the CKP sensor from the engine block.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1760929 Size: SH
  1. Install the CKP sensor into the engine block.

    2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  2. Install the CKP sensor retaining bolt.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the CKP sensor retaining bolt to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

  3. Connect the CKP sensor connector.

    4. Object Number: 1760921 Size: SH
  4. Install the accessory mounting bracket with the bolts.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the accessory mounting bracket bolts to 37 N·m (27 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1760919 Size: SH
  5. Install the rear A/C mounting bracket.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the rear A/C mounting bracket bolts to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

  6. Install the A/C compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement.
  7. Install the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement.
  8. Connect the negative battery cable.