CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR REMOVAL


  1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM


    1. Start the engine.

    2. Turn the A/C switch on.

    3. Operate the cooler compressor at an engine speed of approximately 1000 rpm for 5 to 6 minutes to circulate the refrigerant. This causes most of the compressor oil from the various components of the A/C system to collect in the A/C compressor.

    4. Stop the engine.

    5. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system using a refrigerant recovery unit.

  2. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A017EFM

      Hold the front of the V-bank cover sub-assembly and raise it to disengage the 2 clips on the front of the V-bank cover sub-assembly. Continue rising the V-bank cover sub-assembly to disengage the clip on the rear of the V-bank cover sub-assembly and remove the V-bank cover sub-assembly.

      Note

      Attempting to disengage both front and rear clips at the same time may cause the V-bank cover sub-assembly to break.

  3. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY


    1. A017FPR

      Remove the 2 bolts and engine under cover assembly RR.

    2. A017FXN

      Remove the 2 bolts, 2 screws, 5 clips and engine under cover assembly.

  4. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER


    1. A017D1W

      Remove the 6 bolts, 2 clips and No. 1 engine under cover.

  5. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT


    1. Loosen the radiator drain cock plug.

      A017CW8E01

      Tech Tips

      Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area.

    2. Remove the radiator cap sub-assembly from the radiator assembly.

      Note

      Do not remove the radiator cap sub-assembly while the engine and radiator are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.

    3. Loosen the 2 cylinder block drain cock plugs.

  6. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL


    1. A017CN1

      Remove the 11 clips and cool air intake duct seal.

  7. REMOVE BATTERY

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.


    1. A017FMC

      Loosen the nut, and disconnect the negative battery terminal.

    2. Loosen the nut, and disconnect the positive battery terminal.

    3. Loosen the nut, and remove the bolt and battery clamp.

    4. Remove the battery and battery tray.

  8. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR CLEANER INLET


    1. A017D82

      Disconnect the 2 vacuum switching valve clamps.

    2. Disconnect the 2 vacuum hoses.

    3. Remove the 2 bolts and No. 2 air cleaner inlet.

  9. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET


    1. A017C2Q

      Disconnect the 2 vacuum hoses, and remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 air cleaner inlet.

  10. DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE


    1. A017EYO

      Disconnect the No. 1 radiator hose from the radiator.

  11. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE


    1. A017FFS

      Disconnect the No. 2 radiator hose from the radiator.

  12. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER HOSE


    1. A017F5B

      Disconnect the oil cooler hoses from the radiator.

  13. DISCONNECT COOLING FAN ECU CONNECTOR


    1. A017FVV

      Detach the wire harness clamps from the fan shroud LH side.

    2. A017DKS

      Detach the wire harness clamps from the fan shroud RH side and disconnect the cooling fan ECU connector.

  14. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE


    1. A017D07E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the radiator grille sub-assembly.

    2. A017DG7

      Remove the 6 clips.

    3. Disengage the 8 claws and 2 guides, and remove the radiator grille sub-assembly.

  15. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY (w/o Engine Hood Courtesy Switch)


    1. A017D3E

      Remove the hood lock nut cap.

    2. A017CPZ

      Remove the 3 bolts.

    3. A017DBV

      Disconnect the hood lock control cable and remove the hood lock assembly.

  16. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY (w/ Engine Hood Courtesy Switch)


    1. A017EVU

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. A017FVJ

      Remove the hood lock nut cap.

    3. A017CI6

      Remove the 3 bolts.

    4. A017BQ6

      Disconnect the hood lock control cable and remove the hood lock assembly.

  17. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. A017FE9

      Disconnect the low pitched horn and high pitched horn connectors.

    2. A017E8C

      Detach the hood lock control cable clamp and remove the 6 bolts and upper radiator support sub-assembly.

  18. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. A017FE9

      Disconnect the low pitched horn and high pitched horn connectors.

    2. A017C96

      Detach the hood lock control cable clamp and remove the 6 bolts and upper radiator support sub-assembly.

  19. SEPARATE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY


    1. A017CEX

      Remove the 4 bolts and move the cooler condenser assembly to remove the radiator assembly and fan assembly with motor.

  20. REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY AND FAN ASSEMBLY WITH MOTOR


    1. A017G1R

      Remove the radiator assembly and fan assembly with motor.

  21. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A017FIO

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the discharge hose sub-assembly from the compressor and magnetic clutch.

    2. Remove the O-ring from the discharge hose sub-assembly.

      Note

      Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.

  22. DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A017BHJ

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the suction hose sub-assembly from the compressor and magnetic clutch.

    2. Remove the O-ring from the suction hose sub-assembly.

      Note

      Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.

  23. REMOVE COMPRESSOR AND MAGNETIC CLUTCH


    1. A017CCS

      Disengage the clamp.

    2. Disconnect each connector.

    3. A017FRCE01
      Text in Illustration
      *A w/o Oil cooler
      *B w/ Oil cooler

      Disengage each clamp.

    4. Disconnect each connector.

    5. A017CKY

      Remove the 4 bolts, bracket and the compressor and magnetic clutch.

  24. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR


    1. A017BFB

      Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor connector.

    2. Remove the bolt and crankshaft position sensor.