Crankshaft Position Sensor: Replacement

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota Camry Solara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 
    1. Remove the 5 screws, 3 clips and under cover.
    Fig 1: Removing Screws, Clips & Under Cover
    G02590111Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH 
    1. Remove the clip, 2 bolts and apron seal.
    Fig 2: Removing Clip, Bolts & Apron Seal
    G02590112Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR 
    1. Disconnect the sensor connector.
    2. Remove the bolt and sensor.
    Fig 3: Removing Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt
    G02590113Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR 

    Torque:  8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)

  5. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH 
  6. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 
RENDER: 1.0x

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