Crankshaft Position Sensor: Removal: Removal

2010 Toyota Tacoma Base, 2D Pickup, RWD, StandardSECTION Removal
  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY NO. 1 (for 4WD and Pre-Runner) 
  3. REMOVE FAN & GENERATOR V BELT (W/ AIR CONDITIONING)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 1
  4. SEPARATE COMPRESSOR AND MAGNETIC CLUTCH (W/ AIR CONDITIONING)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 16
  5. REMOVE IDLE PULLEY ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (W/ AIR CONDITIONING) 
    Fig 1: Removing Idle Pulley With Bracket & Bolts
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    1. Remove the 5 bolts, then remove the idle pulley with bracket.
  6. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR 
    Fig 2: Locating Crankshaft Position Sensor Connector And Wire Harness Clamps
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    1. Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor connector and the 2 wire harness clamps.
    2. Remove the bolt, then remove the crankshaft position sensor.
      Fig 3: Removing Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt
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