Removal [06/2018 - ]: Procedure

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REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 18 [06/2018 - 08/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 18 [08/2020 - 08/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 18 [08/2021 - 09/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 18 [09/2022 - ]

REMOVE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (for Intake Side)

Disconnect the camshaft position sensor connector.

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Using an 8 mm socket wrench, remove the bolt and camshaft position sensor from the cylinder head cover sub-assembly.
NOTE:
If the camshaft position sensor has been struck or dropped, replace it.

REMOVE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (for Exhaust Side)

Disconnect the camshaft position sensor connector.

Using an 8 mm socket wrench, remove the bolt and camshaft position sensor from the cylinder head cover sub-assembly.

NOTE:

If the camshaft position sensor has been struck or dropped, replace it.