Crankshaft Position Sensor: Installation

2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, FWDSECTION Installation
  1. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR 
    1. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring on the crankshaft position sensor.
    2. Install the crankshaft position sensor with the bolt.

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

      Fig 1: Locating Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt
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    3. Connect the crankshaft position sensor connector.
  2. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH 
    1. Install the front fender apron seal RH with the clip and 2 bolts.
      Fig 2: Locating Front Fender Apron Seal RH Clip And Bolts
      G05200245Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Install the front fender splash shield sub-assembly RH with the screw and clip.
    2. Fig 3: Locating Front Fender Splash Shield Sub-Assembly RH Screw
      G05200244Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.1  (See INSTALLATION )
RENDER: 1.0x

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