location of camshaft sensor

2004 HYUNDAI TIBURON

80,000 MILES • 2.0L • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

RON JUDD

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I cannot find the location of the camshaft sensor. Where is it?

Aug 31, 2017 at 8:50 AM

ED-WEEZY21

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
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This is the exact location of the camshaft sensor for the vehicle you provided. It is held on by a 10mm bolt. Once the connector is disconnected and the bolt is removed, you may need a set of pliers to work the camshaft sensor side to side in order to get it to break loose from its grip on the head assembly. Best of luck!

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Aug 31, 2017 at 6:40 PM

RON JUDD

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Thanks. I am having great difficulty removing the 10mm bolt. Is there a special trick? I have tried using 10mm socket but no joy.

Sep 1, 2017 at 9:46 PM

ED-WEEZY21

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
248 POSTS

Try spraying a penetrating lubricant like PB Blaster or Freeze Off. It will help at attacking the corrosion and may break it loose enough to break free.

Sep 4, 2017 at 4:05 PM

STRAILER

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
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Try using an extension on the socket so it will reach down further. Here is a guide and a diagram (below) that should help.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/camshaft-angle-sensor-replacement

Please let us know what happens and upload pictures of the problem.

Cheers, Ken

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Sep 4, 2017 at 6:56 PM

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