Crankshaft Position Sensor: Removal

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2002 GMC Envoy XL, 2002 GMC Envoy, and 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor variation learn procedure will need to be performed whenever CKP sensor is removed or replaced. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION.

Raise and support vehicle. Disconnect Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor harness connector. See Fig 1. Remove CKP sensor retaining bolt and CKP sensor.

Fig 1: Locating Crankshaft Position Sensor
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