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Repair procedures: Removal

WARNING:
  • DON'T remove the camshaft position sensor while the engine is running or right after engine is turned off. The part and engine oil is hot and can cause burns.
  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) cable.
  2. Disconnect the camshaft position sensor connector (A).
  3. Remove the installation bolt (B), and then vertically remove the sensor from the cylinder head.

    [Bank 1/Intake] 

    Fig 1: Camshaft Position Sensor Component Location, Connector And Installation Bolt (Bank 1/Intake)
    G07419522Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [Bank 1/Exhaust] 

    Fig 2: Camshaft Position Sensor Component Location, Connector And Installation Bolt (Bank 1/Exhaust)
    G07419523Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [Bank 2/Intake] 

    Fig 3: Camshaft Position Sensor Component Location, Connector And Installation Bolt (Bank 2/Intake)
    G07419524Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [Bank 2/Exhaust] 

    Fig 4: Camshaft Position Sensor Component Location, Connector And Installation Bolt (Bank 2/Exhaust)
    G07419525Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.