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2005 Chrysler Pacifica LimitedFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Camshaft Position Sensor: Removal: 3.8L

Fig 1: MOUNTING BOLT LOOSE

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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Unlock the camshaft sensor electrical connector.
Disconnect the electrical connectors to the camshaft sensor. See Fig 1.

Fig 2: CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR LOCATION
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Loosen the mounting bolts. See Fig 2.

Fig 3: SENSOR REMOVED
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Remove camshaft sensor. See Fig 3.

Fig 4: CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
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Camshaft Position Sensor removed. See Fig 4.

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• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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