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      01-23-2020, 05:41 AM   #16
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Originally Posted by billscudman View Post
Anyone with an N52 engine needing to replace the crank position sensor can just remove the alternator and you get full access to replace any hoes under the intake manifold as well as you can get to the start connections and the crank sensor bolt and wires.

I already did this and the alternator comes off very easily on the N52 engines. I assume the N54's are the same or close.
Just remember to replace the four alternator bolts. They are aluminum and single use.
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