Camshaft Position Sensor -- Removal |
| 1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL |
- CAUTION:
- Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
| 2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT |
- CAUTION:
- Do not remove the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.
Remove the radiator cap and vent plug.
Loosen the radiator drain cock plug and 2 cylinder block drain cock plugs. Then drain the coolant.
- HINT:
- Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area.
| 3. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL |
Remove the 7 clips and intake duct seal.
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| 4. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH |
Remove the 3 clips and side cover.
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| 5. REMOVE V-BANK COVER |
Remove the 2 nuts and V-bank cover.
| 6. REMOVE RADIATOR HOSE INLET |
| 7. REMOVE OIL COOLER PIPE |
Remove the cap nut and the bolt.
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Disconnect the oil cooler pipe from the timing belt cover.
Disconnect the 3 water by-pass hoses from the oil cooler pipe.
| 8. REMOVE NO. 3 TIMING BELT COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH |
Disconnect the engine wire from the 2 wire clamps.
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Disconnect the camshaft position sensor connector.
Disconnect the camshaft position sensor wire from the wire clamp on the timing belt cover.
Remove the wire grommet from the timing belt cover.
Remove the 4 bolts.
Disconnect the timing belt cover from the timing plate and camshaft bearing cap.
Disconnect the wire clamp for the sensor from the timing belt cover.
Remove the connector holder from the sensor connector.
Remove the timing belt cover.
| 9. REMOVE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR |
Remove the bolt, stud bolt and sensor.
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