location of camshaft sensor

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RON JUDD
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I cannot find the location of the camshaft sensor. Where is it?
Aug 31, 2017 at 1:50 AM
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ED-WEEZY21
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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!
Aug 31, 2017 at 11:40 AM
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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 2:46 PM
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ED-WEEZY21
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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 9:05 AM
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STRAILER
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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
Sep 4, 2017 at 11:56 AM
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