Camshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair

Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution (Battery Disconnect Caution) .
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement (Service and Repair) .




3. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connector (1).




4. Remove the CMP sensor to engine front cover retaining bolt (1).
5. Remove the CMP sensor (2) from the engine front cover.
6. Remove the CMP sensor O-ring (3) from the CMP sensor and discard.
Discard the O-ring.



Installation Procedure






Important: Install a NEW "O" ring to the camshaft sensor



Important: Before installing the camshaft sensor, apply a small amount of clean motor oil to the O-ring (3).


1. Install a NEW O-ring (3) to the CMP sensor.
2. Install the CMP sensor (2) to the engine front cover.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

3. Install the CMP sensor to engine front cover retaining bolt (1).

Tighten the bolt 25 N.m (18 lb ft).





4. Connect the CMP sensor electrical connector (1) to wiring harness.
5. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement (Service and Repair) .
6. Connect the battery ground cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair) .
7. If re-programming is required. Refer to Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) .