Camshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.

NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the powertrain control module relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles or more to relearn the adaptive 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 camshaft position sensor mounting surface is clean and that camshaft position sensor O-ring is in proper location on camshaft position sensor.

CAUTION: Do not overtighten camshaft position sensor retaining screw.

2. Position camshaft position sensor and install retaining screw. Tighten to 8-12 Nm (71-106 in lb).

3. Connect engine control sensor wiring to camshaft position sensor.

4. Connect battery ground cable.