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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSCION2006XB L4-1.5L (1NZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSCRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2006 Scion xB L4-1.5L (1NZ-FE)
Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair
2006 Scion xB L4-1.5L (1NZ-FE)SECTION Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
3. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
a. Disconnect the sensor connector.
b. Remove the bolt and sensor.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
a. Install the sensor with the bolt.
Torque: 7.5 N.m (76 kgf.cm, 66 in.lbf)
b. Connect the sensor connector.
2. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
3. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
3. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
a. Disconnect the sensor connector.
b. Remove the bolt and sensor.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
a. Install the sensor with the bolt.
Torque: 7.5 N.m (76 kgf.cm, 66 in.lbf)
b. Connect the sensor connector.
2. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
3. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.