Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor: Notes

Special Tool(s) 

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool(s)

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1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY & CHARGING SYSTEM .
2. If removing the camshaft synchronizer, drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
3. If removing the camshaft synchronizer, remove the accessory drive belt.
   • Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner counterclockwise.
   • Push the spring clip toward the belt tensioner to lock the accessory drive belt tensioner in place.
     Fig 2: Removing Accessory Drive Belt

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4. Remove the parts in the order indicated in Fig 3 and table.
   PART REMOVAL SEQUENCE
   
   

   Part	Steps
   Camshaft position (CMP) sensor	1-3
   Camshaft synchronizer	1-11

   Fig 3: Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Parts Removal Sequence

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5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
6. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .