Intake Camshaft Position Sensor

CAUTION:

When replacing the CMP sensor, make sure there is no foreign matter on it such as metal shavings. If it is installed with foreign matter, the sensor output signal will malfunction resulting from fluctuation in magnetic flux and cause a deterioration in engine control.

Remove the capsule cover. (See CAPSULE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [H3T] .)
Remove the cowl grille cover assembly (RH). (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the cowl grille cover assembly (LH). (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the engine cover. (See ENGINE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [H3T] .)
Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (L.H.D.) ).
Remove the cowl grille. (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the side cowl grille. (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the windshield wiper motor and link. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the strut tower bar. (See DRIVER-SIDE STRUT TOWER BAR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (See PASSENGER-SIDE STRUT TOWER BAR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

Remove the engine compartment insulator (upper). (See ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [H3T] .)

Fig 1: Intake Camshaft Position Sensor Bolt With Torque Specifications

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS