Camshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair

Fig. 6 Camshaft Position Sensor Location:

Fig. 7 Target Magnet Removal:

Fig. 8 Target Magnet Installation:

NOTE: The camshaft position sensor is mounted to the rear of the cylinder head Fig. 6.

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the filtered air tube from the throttle body and air cleaner housing.
2. Remove air cleaner inlet tube.
3. Disconnect electrical connectors from engine coolant sensor and camshaft position sensor.
4. Remove camshaft position sensor mounting screws. Remove sensor.
5. Loosen screw attaching target magnet to rear of camshaft Fig. 7.

NOTE: The target magnet has two locating dowels that fit into machined locating holes in end of the camshaft Fig. 8.

INSTALLATION
1. Install target magnet in end of camshaft. Tighten mounting screw to 3 Nm (30 in lb) torque.
2. Install camshaft position sensor. Tighten sensor mounting screws to 9 Nm (80 in lb) torque.
3. Attach electrical connectors to coolant temperature sensor and camshaft position sensor.
4. Install air cleaner inlet tube and filtered air tube -- if applicable.