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Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 1950789 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connector (1).

    4. Object Number: 1950759 Size: SH
  4. Remove the CMP sensor to engine front cover retaining bolt (1).
  5. Remove the CMP sensor  (2) from the engine front cover.
  6. Remove the CMP sensor O-ring (3) from the CMP sensor and discard.

    7. Discard the O-ring.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1950759 Size: SH

    Important: Install a NEW "O" ring to the camshaft sensor

    Important: Before installing the camshaft sensor, apply a small amount of clean motor oil to the O-ring (3).

  1. Install a NEW O-ring (3) to the CMP sensor.
  2. Install the CMP sensor (2) to the engine front cover.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the CMP sensor to engine front cover retaining bolt (1).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1950789 Size: SH
  4. Connect the CMP sensor electrical connector (1) to wiring harness.
  5. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement .
  6. Connect the battery ground cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  7. If re-programming is required. Refer to Control Module References .