Repair Procedures: Removal

WARNING:

DO NOT 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.

[Bank 1/Intake]

Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")
Disconnect the camshaft position sensor connector (A).

Fig 1: Locating Camshaft Position Sensor Connector
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Remove the mounting bolt, and then remove the engine hanger (A).

Fig 2: Locating Engine Hanger
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Remove the mounting bolt, and then vertically remove the sensor (A) from the cylinder head cover.

Fig 3: Locating Sensor And Mounting Bolt

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[Bank 1/Exhaust]

Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")
Disconnect the camshaft position sensor connector (A).
Remove the mounting bolt, and then vertically remove the sensor from the cylinder head cover.

Fig 4: Camshaft Position Sensor Connector - Bank 1 Exhaust
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[Bank 2/Intake]

Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
Disconnect the camshaft position sensor connector (A).
Remove the mounting bolt, and then vertically remove the sensor (B) from the cylinder head cover.

Fig 5: Camshaft Position Sensor Connector - Bank 2 Intake
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[Bank 2/Exhaust]

Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
Disconnect the camshaft position sensor connector (A).
Remove the mounting bolt, and then vertically remove the sensor (B) from the cylinder head cover.

Fig 6: Camshaft Position Sensor Connector - Bank 2 Exhaust
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