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Repair Procedures: Removal

WARNING:
  • DON'T remove the camshaft position sensor during engine running or right after engine stops, or a scald by the flowed out engine oil may occur.

[Bank 1/Intake] 

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
  2. Disconnect the camshaft position sensor connector (A).
  3. Remove the installation bolt (B), and then remove the sensor.

    Camshaft position sensor mounting bolt: 

    9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)

    G13307146Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

[Bank 1/Exhaust] 

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
  2. Disconnect the camshaft position sensor connector (A).
  3. Remove the installation bolt (B), and then remove the sensor.

    Camshaft position sensor mounting bolt: 

    9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)

    G13307147Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.