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Camshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair




Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement (L26) (Service and Repair)Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement (LS4) (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (L26) (Service and Repair).




3. Disconnect the electrical connector (2) from the camshaft position sensor (1).

Camshaft Position Sensor:




4. Remove the camshaft position sensor bolt.
5. Remove the camshaft position sensor from the engine front cover.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the camshaft position sensor to the engine front cover.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the camshaft position sensor bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (89 lb in).

3. Connect the electrical connector (2) to the camshaft position sensor (1).
4. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (L26) (Service and Repair).
5. Install the coolant recovery reservoir. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement (L26) (Service and Repair)Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement (LS4) (Service and Repair).