Camshaft position sensor location

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PAUL1969
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I need to replace my CMP sensor. I keep hearing by the coolant reservoir on the TOP RH side of the motor but I can't find it there. Can someone please show me a diagram and possibly tell me what I have to remove or move around to even get to or see it?
Sunday, January 31st, 2016 AT 7:34 AM

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Tiny
WRENCHTECH
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Sunday, January 31st, 2016 AT 9:19 AM
Tiny
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If it's fwd then it's the rear head
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Sunday, January 31st, 2016 AT 11:19 AM
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PAUL1969
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Alright thanks a lot, I'm guessing the rear head is gonna be tucked in the back of the engine bay
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Sunday, January 31st, 2016 AT 11:21 AM
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KEN L
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Yep it is, let me know how it goes
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Saturday, April 23rd, 2016 AT 7:17 PM
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CURTIS BERRY
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Where is cam sensor located.I need a drawing.
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Monday, December 21st, 2020 AT 6:10 PM (Merged)
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I'm unable to provide a drawing, only a verbal description. On the rear bank cylinder head(closest to the firewall), at the front(passenger side). Between the strut tower and engine, if you look down, there is a connector(large purple wire and smaller wire) that comes out from under the intake and runs down the front of the cam cover. Below this connector you will see a two wire sensor bolted to the front of the head, that is the cam sensor. It is the only sensor bolted to a head on the front of the engine.
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Monday, December 21st, 2020 AT 6:10 PM (Merged)

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