2006 Lexus RX 330 AWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Crankshaft Position Sensor: Removal

  1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO. 1 (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH 
    1. Remove the screw, and then open the front fender liner.
      Fig 1: Removing Front Femder Liner Screw
      G04087490Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the clip and 2 bolts, and then remove the front fender apron seal.
    Fig 2: Removing Front Fender Apron Seal Clip And Bolts
    G04087491Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR 
    1. Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor connector.
    2. Remove the bolt, and then remove the crankshaft position sensor.
    Fig 3: Removing Crankshaft Position Sensor
    G04087492Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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