2008 Lexus RX 400h FWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Crankshaft Position Sensor: Removal

  1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.1  (See REMOVAL )
  2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Remove the screw, and then open the front fender splash shield sub-assembly RH.
      Fig 1: Opening Front Fender Splash Shield
      G05275766Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH 
    1. Remove the clip and 2 bolts, and then remove the front fender apron seal RH.
      Fig 2: Locating Front Fender Apron Seal RH Clip And Bolts
      G05245510Courtesy 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: Locating Crankshaft Position Sensor Connector And Bolt
      G05245825Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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