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Camshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair

CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR

REPLACEMENT

NOTE: When disconnecting the battery terminal, initialize the following system after the terminal is reconnected.
- Power window control system
- Sliding roof system

1. DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
2. REMOVE ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY NO.1




3. REMOVE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
a. Disconnect the camshaft position sensor connector.
b. Remove the bolt, then camshaft position sensor.

4. INSTALL CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR




a. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring of the camshaft position sensor.




b. Install the camshaft position sensor with the bolt.

Torque: 9.0 N.m (90 kgf.cm, 80 in.lbf)

NOTE: Make sure that the O-ring is not cracked or jammed when installing.

c. Connect the camshaft position sensor connector.

5. CONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL

Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)

6. CHECK FOR ENGINE OIL LEAKAGE
7. INSTALL ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY NO.1