2004 Subaru Outback L.L. Bean EditionFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Crankshaft Position Sensor: Removal

  1. Disconnect ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: >Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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  2. Remove air intake chamber.

    Refer to REMOVAL , Air Intake Chambers.

  3. Remove engine harness bracket from intake manifold.
    Fig 2: Removing Engine Harness Bracket
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  4. Remove service hole cover.
    Fig 3: Removing Service Hole Cover
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  5. Remove bolt which install crankshaft position sensor to cylinder block.
  6. Remove crankshaft position sensor, and disconnect connector from it.
    Fig 4: Removing Crankshaft Position Sensor
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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