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Camshaft Position Sensor: Removal: Removal

  1. PRECAUTION (w/ Navigation System for HDD) 
    NOTE:

    After the engine switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, make sure to wait at least 60 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

  2. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the windshield wiper motor and link assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .
  3. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 8
  4. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 32
  5. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    WARNING:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system. Refer to PRECAUTION .

    NOTE:

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION .

  6. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR CLEANER INLET  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 33
  7. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 34
  8. REMOVE BATTERY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 35
  9. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER 
  10. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT  . Refer to REPLACEMENT - Step 6
  11. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY  See step  11
  12. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
  13. REMOVE VVT SENSOR 
    1. Disconnect the 4 sensor connectors.
    2. Remove the 4 bolts and 4 sensors.
      Fig 1: Location of VVT Sensor Connectors And Bolts
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