Removal & Installation (Protege & Protege5)
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CAUTION:
When foreign material such as an iron chip is on the CMP sensor, it can cause abnormal output from the sensor because of flux turbulence and adversely affect the engine control. Be sure there is no foreign material on the CMP sensor when replacing.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the CMP sensor is free of any metallic shavings or particles. If metallic shavings or particles are found on the sensor, clean them off.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Disconnect the Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor connector. See Figure.
- Remove the CMP sensor installation bolt.
- Remove the spacer.
- Remove the CMP sensor.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .