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Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement Except RPOs LY2, LY5, LH6 and LMG

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1697734  Size: SH

    Note: Clean the area around the camshaft position (CMP) sensor before removal in order to prevent debris from entering the engine.

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the CMP sensor wire harness.

  3. Object Number: 1658163  Size: SH
  4. Remove the 3 CMP sensor wire harness bolts (738).
  5. Disconnect the CMP sensor wire harness electrical connectors from the CMP sensor and the CMP actuator magnet.
  6. Remove the CMP sensor wire harness (737).

  7. Object Number: 1658166  Size: SH
  8. Remove the CMP sensor (703) and O-ring seal (704).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1658166  Size: SH
  1. Inspect the CMP O-ring seal for cuts or damage. If the seal is not cut or damaged, it may be used again.
  2. Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine oil.
  3. Install the O-ring seal (704) onto the sensor.
  4. Instal the CMP sensor (703) to the front cover.

  5. Object Number: 1658163  Size: SH
  6. Install the CMP sensor wire harness (737).
  7. Connect the CMP sensor wire harness electrical connectors to the CMP sensor and the CMP actuator magnet.
  8. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  9. Install the 3 CMP sensor wire harness bolts (738).
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 12 N·m (106 lb in).


    Object Number: 1697734  Size: SH
  11. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the CMP sensor wire harness.
  12. Lower the vehicle.

Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement RPOs LY2/LY5/LH6/LMG

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1697734  Size: SH

    Note: Clean the area around the camshaft position (CMP) sensor before removal in order to prevent debris from entering the engine.

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the CMP sensor wire harness.

  3. Object Number: 1704625  Size: SH
  4. Remove the CMP sensor wire harness bolts (1, and 6).
  5. Remove the CMP sensor wire harness (5).
  6. Remove the CMP sensor (2) and O-ring seal (3).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1704625  Size: SH
  1. Inspect the CMP sensor O-ring seal for cuts or damage. If the seal is not cut or damaged, it may be used again.
  2. Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine oil.
  3. Install the O-ring seal (3) onto the sensor.
  4. Instal the CMP sensor (2) to the front cover.
  5. Install the CMP sensor wire harness (5).
  6. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  7. Install the CMP sensor wire harness bolts (1, and 6).
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 12 N·m (106 lb in).


    Object Number: 1697734  Size: SH
  9. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the CMP sensor wire harness.
  10. Lower the vehicle.