Camshaft Position Sensor: Removal

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See COOLANT )
REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE V-BANK COVER
1. Remove the 2 nuts and V-bank cover.
REMOVE RADIATOR HOSE INLET
REMOVE NO. 3 TIMING BELT COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
1. Remove the cap nut and disconnect the No. 3 water bypass pipe from the timing belt cover.
2. Disconnect the 2 water bypass hoses from the No. 3 water bypass pipe.
  
  Fig 1: Locating No. 3 Water Bypass Pipe
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3. Disconnect the engine wire from the 2 wire clamps.
4. Disconnect the camshaft position sensor connector.
5. Disconnect the camshaft position sensor wire from the wire clamp on the timing belt cover.
6. Remove the wire grommet from the timing belt cover.
7. Remove the 4 bolts.
8. Disconnect the timing belt cover from the timing plate and camshaft bearing cap.
9. Disconnect the wire clamp for the sensor from the timing belt cover.
10. Remove the connector holder from the sensor connector.
11. Remove the timing belt cover.
Fig 2: Locating Timing Belt Cover Sub-Assembly LH And Bolt
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REMOVE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
1. Remove the bolt, stud bolt and sensor.
Fig 3: Locating Bolt, Stud Bolt And Sensor
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