SENSOR, Camshaft Position: Removal: Front

2009 Jeep Compass Limited, EDG, Automatic CVTSECTION Front
Fig 1: FRONT CAM SENSOR
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  1. Remove the air cleaner hose to throttle body, disconnect the inlet air temperature sensor electrical connector.
  2. Disconnect negative battery cable.
  3. Disconnect electrical connector from camshaft position sensor.
  4. Remove camshaft position sensor mounting screws.
    Fig 2: CAM SENSOR
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  5. Remove sensor.
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