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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC2006CANYON 2WD L5-3.5L VIN 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTIGNITION SYSTEMCAMSHAFT POSITION SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIRCAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR REPLACEMENT-INTAKE
2006 GMC Canyon 2WD L5-3.5L VIN 6
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Replacement-Intake
2006 GMC Canyon 2WD L5-3.5L VIN 6SECTION Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Replacement-Intake
CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR REPLACEMENT-INTAKE
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector from the intake camshaft position (CMP) sensor.
2. Remove the intake CMP sensor retaining bolt.
3. Remove the intake CMP sensor from the cylinder head.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Lightly lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine oil.
2. Install the intake CMP sensor into the cylinder head.
3. Add sealer GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) to the CMP sensor bolt threads.
4. Install the intake CMP sensor bolt.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Tighten the CMP sensor bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
5. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector to the intake CMP sensor.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.