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Removal & Installation (B3000)

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Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor is located on rear of engine, behind intake manifold. See Fig 1. Before removing, note position of harness connector on CMP sensor. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove upper intake manifold. See REMOVAL (B3000)  under UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD. Disconnect CMP sensor harness connector. Remove CMP sensor screws and CMP sensor. To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure CMP sensor harness connector is pointing in original direction. Tighten CMP sensor to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig 1: Identifying Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor (B3000)
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