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Removal Procedure

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IMPORTANT: Clean the area around the camshaft position (CMP) sensor before removal in order to prevent debris from entering the engine.
    Fig 1: View Of Electrical Connector, Cable Channel Bolt & Pin
    GM1697734Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  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. Fig 2: View Of Front Cover, Oil Seal, Camshaft Position Sensor, Bracket & O Ring
    GM1704625Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  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).