2012 Scion xB Standard TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Crankshaft Position Sensor: Removal: Removal

  1. REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL

  2. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (except TMC Made Engine) 
    1. Disconnect the connector of the crankshaft position sensor.
      Fig 1: Identifying Crankshaft Position Sensor Connector And Clamps (Except TMC Made Engine)
      GTY310408Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the clamp and disconnect the crankshaft position sensor connector from the connector clamp bracket.
    3. Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor wire from the wire harness clamp bracket.
    4. Remove the bolt and crankshaft position sensor.
      NOTE:

      If the crankshaft position sensor has been dropped or subjected to a strong shock, replace it with a new one.

  3. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (for TMC Made Engine) 
    1. Disconnect the connector of the crankshaft position sensor.
      Fig 2: Identifying Crankshaft Position Sensor Wire And Clamps (For TMC Made Engine)
      GTY310264Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor wire from the rib portion of the chain cover.
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *a Chain Cover Rib Portion
    3. Disengage the clamp and disconnect the crankshaft position sensor connector from the connector clamp bracket.
    4. Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor wire from the wire harness clamp bracket.
    5. Disengage the clamp and disconnect the crankshaft position sensor wire from the water pump.
    6. Remove the bolt and crankshaft position sensor.
      NOTE:

      If the crankshaft position sensor has been dropped or subjected to a strong shock, replace it with a new one.

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