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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC2004VIBE AWD L4-1.8L VIN 8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSCAMSHAFT POSITION SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2004 Pontiac Vibe AWD L4-1.8L VIN 8
Camshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair
2004 Pontiac Vibe AWD L4-1.8L VIN 8SECTION Service and Repair
CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the 2 fasteners.
2. Remove the 2 plastic retainers.
3. Remove the engine cover (1) from the engine.
4. Disconnect the CMP electrical connector (3).
5. Remove the 1 CMP sensor hold-down bolt (2).
6. Remove the CMP sensor (1) from the cylinder head.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the CMP sensor (1) into the cylinder head.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the 1 CMP sensor hold-down bolt (2).
Tighten
Tighten the hold-down bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
3. Connect the CMP electrical connector (3).
4. Install the engine cover (1).
5. Secure the engine cover (1) with the 2 fasteners.
Tighten
Tighten the 2 fasteners to 8.8 N.m (77 lb in).
6. Install the 2 plastic retainers.
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the 2 fasteners.
2. Remove the 2 plastic retainers.
3. Remove the engine cover (1) from the engine.
4. Disconnect the CMP electrical connector (3).
5. Remove the 1 CMP sensor hold-down bolt (2).
6. Remove the CMP sensor (1) from the cylinder head.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the CMP sensor (1) into the cylinder head.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the 1 CMP sensor hold-down bolt (2).
Tighten
Tighten the hold-down bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
3. Connect the CMP electrical connector (3).
4. Install the engine cover (1).
5. Secure the engine cover (1) with the 2 fasteners.
Tighten
Tighten the 2 fasteners to 8.8 N.m (77 lb in).
6. Install the 2 plastic retainers.
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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.