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Removal (2.0L)

  1. Ensure cylinder No. 1 is at TDC of compression stroke. Ensure camshaft gear lines up with mark on toothed-belt cover. See Fig 1.
  2. Ensure distributor rotor lines up with mark on distributor housing or notch in rim of Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor dust boot. With both camshaft and crankshaft at TDC position, remove distributor.
Fig 1: Removing Distributor (2.0L)
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