Camshaft Position Sensor (G1885341): Removal

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NOTE:

This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.

Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: LIFTING
Disconnect the startup battery ground cable.
Refer to: STARTUP BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT
Remove the engine cover.
Refer to: ENGINE COVER - TDV6 3.0L DIESEL
Drain the coolant system.
Refer to: COOLING SYSTEM PARTIAL DRAINING AND VACUUM FILLING
Remove the left side Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve.
Refer to: LEFT EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE
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- Release the 2 vacuum pipe retaining clips.
- Reposition the center vacuum pipes.
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- Remove the 3 left side vacuum pipe retaining bolts.
- Reposition the left side vacuum pipes.
CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping engine coolant.

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Disconnect the EGR coolant hoses from the engine outlet.
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- Remove the 2 engine cooling pipe retaining bolts.
- Release the engine cooling pipe retaining clips.
- Disconnect the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor electrical connector.
- Reposition the engine cooling pipe.
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- Remove 6 left upper timing belt cover retaining bolts.
- CAUTION: Discard the gasket.
  
  Remove the left upper timing belt cover.
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Disconnect the Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.
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- Remove the CMP sensor retaining bolt.
- Remove and discard the CMP sensor.