350Z (Z33)

350Z (Z33)

IMPORTANT
^ THE SENSORS IN THIS KIT ARE DIFFERENT. IT IS CRITICAL THAT EACH SENSOR BE INSTALLED IN THE CORRECT LOCATION. REFER TO "FIGURE A" AND THE ILLUSTRATIONS IN THIS REPAIR SECTION FOR SENSOR LOCATIONS.

^ Each new sensor (within each kit) is contained in a bag. The bag is labeled with the Nissan part number. Keep the sensor in the bag until just before it is installed. The supplier part number is on the face of the sensor. This number starts with "A29-".

^ The old and new sensors may appear identical, therefore KEEP THEM SEPARATE.

Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement (Driver's Side) P/N 23731-AL670/A29-632-LJ0

1. Record all radio station presets.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.





3. Remove the Air Inlet Duct and Throttle Body (see Figure 15).





CAUTION:
Avoid engine damage; place a shop rag in the opening of the intake collector (see Figure 16, shown).

4. Locate the driver's side (LH) Camshaft Position Sensor (see Figure 16).

5. Disconnect the vehicle wire harness connector from the sensor.

NOTE:
If the connector will not release for you, see Figure B (if applicable).

6. Remove and save the bolt that holds the sensor in place.

7. Remove the Camshaft Position Sensor with a pulling and twisting motion. Then, using a pair of pliers, break the connector on the OLD sensor so it cannot be reused.

8. Clean the hole that the old sensor was removed from.

9. Open the kit bag, remove the NEW sensor and apply a thin coat of clean engine oil to the 0-ring on the new sensor.

10. Insert (until fully seated) the NEW sensor into the hole with a pushing and twisting motion, being careful not to damage the 0-ring.

11. Re-install and tighten the sensor mounting bolt to 74 - 96 in-lb (8.4 - 10.8 N-m, 0.86 - 1.1 kg-m).

12. Re-connect the vehicle wire harness connector to the sensor.

Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement (Pass. Side) P/N 23731-6J960*/A29-640-CJ0

* This sensor can be substituted with P/N 23731-6J906/A29-640-C20.





1. Locate the passenger side (RH) Camshaft Position Sensor (see Figure 17).

2. Disconnect the vehicle wire harness connector from the sensor.

NOTE:
If the connector will not release for you, see Figure B (if applicable).

3. Remove and save the bolt that holds the sensor in place.

4. Remove the Camshaft Position Sensor with a pulling and twisting motion. Then, using a pair of pliers, break the connector on the OLD sensor so it cannot be reused.

5. Clean the hole that the old sensor was removed from.

6. Open the kit bag, remove the NEW sensor and apply a thin coat of clean engine oil to the 0-ring on the new sensor.

7. Insert (until fully seated) the NEW sensor into the hole with a pushing and twisting motion, being careful not to damage the 0-ring.

8. Re-install and tighten the sensor mounting bolt to 74 - 96 in-lb (8.4 - 10.8 Nm, 0.86 - 1.1 kg-m).

9. Re-connect the vehicle wire harness connector to the sensor.

10. Remove the shop rag from the intake collector opening. Then re-install the Throttle Body using the new gasket (see Parts Information). Tighten the Throttle Body screws to 64 - 86 in-lb (7.2 - 9.7 N-m, 0.73 - 0.99 kg-m).

11. Re-install the Air Inlet Duct.

Crankshaft Position Sensor Replacement (P/N 23731-AL660/A29-662-LJ0)

1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.





2. Remove the Lower Engine Cover (see Figure 18).





3. Locate the Crankshaft Position Sensor (see Figure 19).

4. Disconnect the vehicle wire harness connector from the sensor.

NOTE:
If the connector will not release for you, see Figure B (if applicable).

5. Remove and save the bolt that holds the sensor in place.

6. Remove the Crankshaft Position Sensor with a pulling and twisting motion. Then, using a pair of pliers, break the connector on the OLD sensor so it cannot be reused.

7. Clean the hole that the old sensor was removed from.

8. Open the kit bag, remove the NEW sensor and apply a thin coat of clean engine oil to the 0-ring (if applicable) on the new sensor.

9. Insert (until fully seated) the NEW sensor into the hole with a pushing and twisting motion, being careful not to damage the 0-ring.

10. Re-install and tighten the sensor mounting bolt to 74 - 96 in-lb (8.4 - 10.8 N-m, 0.86 - 1.1 kg-m).

11. Re-connect the vehicle wire harness connector to the sensor.

12. Re-install the Lower Engine Cover.

13. Lower the vehicle to the ground.

14. Reconnect the battery cable and reset the radio station presets and clock.