Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 GMC Yukon, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2012 Cadillac Escalade. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

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

Fig 1: Locating CMP Sensor Wire Harness

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Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the engine shield. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement .
Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (3) from the CMP sensor wire harness.

Fig 2: View Of CMP Sensor Wire Harness Electrical Connector

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Disconnect the CMP sensor wire harness electrical connector (1) from the CMP actuator magnet.

Fig 3: View Of CMP Sensor Wire Harness Bolt

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Working through the crankshaft balancer opening, loosen the CMP sensor wire harness bolt (1) 2 turns using a box wrench.

Fig 4: Locating CMP Sensor Wire Harness Bolts

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Remove the 2 remaining CMP sensor wire harness bolts (1).

Fig 5: View Of CMP Sensor Wire Harness Electrical Connector Retainer

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Lower the vehicle.
Using a small flat bladed tool, disengage the CMP sensor wire harness electrical connector retainer (1) from the CMP sensor.

Fig 6: View Of CMP Sensor Wire Harness

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Remove the CMP sensor wire harness (1).

Fig 7: View Of CMP Sensor & O-ring Seal

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Remove the CMP sensor (1) and O-ring seal (2).