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REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1.6L, 2.0L DOHC and 1997–00 1.8L Engines
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Detach the electrical throttle body stay.
  3. Remove the sensor retaining screws.
  4. Remove the sensor assembly from the engine.

    To install:

  5. Install the sensor in the opening in the engine and tighten the sensor retaining screws.
  6. Install the throttle body stay.
  7. Attach the electrical connector to the sensor.
  8. Connect the negative battery cable.
1.5L, 2.4L, 3.0L SOHC, 3.5L, and 1993–96 1.8L Engines

Fig. 1: The CMP sensor is built into the distributor — 1.8L engine shown

The camshaft position sensor on these engines is located in the distributor. Refer to the distributor removal and installation procedure in Section 2.

3.0L DOHC Engine

Fig. 2: CMP sensor mounting — 3.0L DOHC engine

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the timing belt, as outlined in Section 3 of this manual.
  3. Unplug the sensor connector.
  4. Unfasten the retaining bolts, then remove the sensor from the vehicle.
  5. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

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