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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2007HIGHLANDER 2WD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTIGNITION SYSTEMCRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2007 Toyota Highlander 2WD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE)
Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair
2007 Toyota Highlander 2WD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE)SECTION Service and Repair
REMOVAL
HINT: A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart.
1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.1
a. Remove the 6 screws, 2 clips and under cover.
2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
a. Remove the clip, 2 bolts and apron seal.
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: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)
b. Connect the sensor connector.
2. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
a. Install the clip, 2 bolts and apron seal.
3. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.1
a. Install the 6 screws, 2 clips and under cover.
HINT: A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart.
1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.1
a. Remove the 6 screws, 2 clips and under cover.
2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
a. Remove the clip, 2 bolts and apron seal.
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: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)
b. Connect the sensor connector.
2. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
a. Install the clip, 2 bolts and apron seal.
3. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.1
a. Install the 6 screws, 2 clips and under cover.
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.