SENSOR, Camshaft Position: Installation: Front

2011 Jeep Compass Limited, AWD, Automatic CVT, CVT3SECTION Front
Fig 1: Cam Sensor
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  1. Lubricate sensor o-ring.
    Fig 2: Front Cam Sensor
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  2. Install camshaft position sensor utilizing twisting motion. Make sure sensor is fully seated. Do not drive sensor into the bore with screw. This can cause sensor to be incorrectly seated causing engine to fail. Tighten sensor mounting screws to 9 N.m (79.5 in. lbs.).
  3. Carefully attach electrical connector to camshaft position sensor. Installation at an angle may damage the sensor pins.
  4. Install the negative battery cable.
  5. Install the air cleaner to throttle body hose, connect the inlet air temperature sensor electrical connector.
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