Repair Procedure: 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 "AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY ")
Disconnect the camshaft position sensor connector (A).

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

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

Fig 3: Remove Sensor From Cylinder Head Cover

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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 "AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY ")
Disconnect the camshaft position sensor connector (A).
Remove the mounting bolt, and then vertically remove the sensor from the cylinder head cover.

Fig 4: Locate Camshaft Position Sensor Connector

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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: Remove Sensor From Cylinder Head Cover (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: Remove Sensor From Cylinder Head Cover (Bank 2/Exhaust)

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