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Camshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair






Camshaft Position Sensor

For the locations of the four camshaft position sensors. Refer to => [ Component Locations Overview ] .

Removing

- Disconnect electrical connector on the respective camshaft position sensor.

- Remove lower air filter housing section to remove the camshaft position (CMP) sensor 3 (G300) on cylinder bank 1. Removing lower section of air filter housing. Refer to => [ Air Filter Housing, Lower Section ] Air Filter Housing, Lower Section

- Remove coolant reservoir to remove the camshaft position (CMP) sensor 4 (G301) on cylinder bank 2.





- Disconnect electrical connector to the engine coolant level warning switch (F66) on the bottom of the coolant reservoir and lay the reservoir aside with the coolant hoses - 1 and 2 - and - 3 - attached.

Installing

- Replace O-ring and lubricate it with clean engine oil.

- Press camshaft position sensor in carefully by hand.

- Tighten camshaft position sensor and connect electrical connector.

- Further installation is in reverse order.

Tightening Specifications. Refer to => [ Ignition Assembly Overview ] Service and Repair