Replacing camshaft position sensor

2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA
125,000 MILES • 3.4L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHEVYWTF2002
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I'm trying to replace the camshaft position sensor, but it seems to be between the engine block and fuel injection system. Help!
Jul 6, 2022 at 12:26 PM
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CHEVYWTF2002
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Here's what it looks like:
Jul 6, 2022 at 12:29 PM
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SQM
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Hello,

The Cam position sensor is located on the top part of the engine.
The replacement procedure does not call for removal of any other components.

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

See attached for the replacement procedure.

Let me know of any questions.
Thank you.
Jul 6, 2022 at 3:32 PM
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CHEVYWTF2002
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Did you see the attached photo that shows it between the fuel injector and the engine block?
Jul 6, 2022 at 3:44 PM
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STRAILER
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Yes, but that is not the camshaft sensor, if you look at the diagrams Sean gave you can see where the sensor is.
Jul 9, 2022 at 5:45 AM
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CHEVYWTF2002
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It is the camshaft sensor. I had to remove the upper intake manifold to get to it because the previous owner must have put everything together wrong. It's fixed.
Jul 9, 2022 at 5:48 AM
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STRAILER
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In the picture there are two wires going to different places, glad you got it fixed.
Jul 10, 2022 at 5:44 AM
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