Camshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.

NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected or reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.

2. Disconnect engine control sensor wiring from camshaft position sensor.
3. Remove camshaft position sensor retaining screw and remove camshaft position sensor from engine front cover.






INSTALLATION
1. Make sure mounting surface is clean and that O-ring is in proper location on camshaft position sensor.
2. Position camshaft position sensor and install retaining screw. Tighten to 8-12 Nm (71-106 lb in).

CAUTION: Do not overtighten retaining screw or damage to the camshaft position sensor or engine mounting surface may occur.

3. Connect engine control sensor wiring to camshaft position sensor.
4. Connect battery ground cable.