2005 Toyota Sienna CEFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Crankshaft Position Sensor: Replacement

  1. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH 
    1. Using a clip remover, remove the clip.
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and the front fender apron seal.
    Fig 1: Removing Front Fender Apron Seal
    G02608830Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR 
    1. Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor connector.
    2. Remove the bolt and the crankshaft position sensor.
    Fig 2: Removing Crankshaft Position Sensor
    G02608831Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR 

    Torque: 8.0 N.m (80 kgf.cm, 71 in..lbf) 

  4. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH 
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