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Camshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair



Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor

Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the engine cover.

NOTE: LH bank sensor only.

3. Release the engine wiring harness clips.
^ Remove the 2 bolts.
^ Position the wiring harness aside for access.

4. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.
^ Slide the red connector latch to one side.
^ Depress the concealed clip.





NOTE: Removal of the RH is similar to this procedure.

5. Remove the CMP sensor.
^ Remove the bolt.
^ Discard the O-ring seal.





Installation
1. Install the CMP sensor.
^ Clean the component mating faces.
^ Install a new O-ring seal.
^ Tighten the bolt to 7 Nm (5 ft. lbs.)

2. Connect the CMP sensor electrical connector.
^ Secure the red latch.

NOTE: LH bank sensor only.

3. Secure the engine wiring harness clips.
^ Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.).

4. Install the engine cover.
5. Connect the battery ground cable.