Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

NOTE: When removing any turbocharger air intake system components, make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system. The turbocharger compressor vanes can be damaged by even the smallest particles. All components need to be inspected and cleaned prior to installation or reassembly.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

RH (right-hand) Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensors

1. Remove the nut.
  Torque: 42 lb.in (4.8 Nm)
2. Detach the 2 engine appearance cover grommets from the ball studs and remove the engine appearance cover.
3. If the engine appearance cover stud bolt is loosened or removed, it must be installed/tightened into the valve cover.
  Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
Remove the RH upper air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe RH .
Remove the retainers and the underbody shield.

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Loosen the clamp and position the lower RH air cleaner outlet pipe away from the turbocharger.
Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

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Release the clamps and disconnect the tubes. Remove the bolt from the lower air cleaner outlet pipe and position aside.
Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

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- Disconnect the exhaust CMP sensor electrical connector, remove the retainer and the CMP sensor.
  Material: Engine Oil - SAE 5W-30 - Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W30-Q1SP (WSS-M2C946-B1)
  
  Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)
- Disconnect the intake CMP sensor electrical connector, remove the retainer and the CMP sensor.
  Material: Engine Oil - SAE 5W-30 - Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W30-Q1SP (WSS-M2C946-B1)
  
  Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)
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LH (left-hand) Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensors
1. Remove the nut.
  Torque: 42 lb.in (4.8 Nm)
2. Detach the 2 engine appearance cover grommets from the ball studs and remove the engine appearance cover.
3. If the engine appearance cover stud bolt is loosened or removed, it must be installed/tightened into the valve cover.
  Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)
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- Disconnect the intake CMP sensor electrical connector.
- Disconnect the exhaust CMP sensor electrical connector.
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- Remove the retainer and the intake CMP sensor.
  Material: Engine Oil - SAE 5W-30 - Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W30-Q1SP (WSS-M2C946-B1)
  
  Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)
- Remove the retainer and the exhaust CMP sensor.
  Material: Engine Oil - SAE 5W-30 - Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W30-Q1SP (WSS-M2C946-B1)
  
  Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

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