2005 Scion xA AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Camshaft Position Sensor: Replacement

  1. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSY (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY  ) 
  2. REMOVE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR 
    1. Disconnect the camshaft position sensor connector.
    2. Remove the bolt and camshaft position sensor.
      Fig 1: Disconnecting Camshaft Position Sensor Connector
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  3. INSTALL CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR 
    1. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring on the camshaft position sensor.
    2. Install the camshaft position sensor with the bolt.

      Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf) 

    3. Connect the camshaft position sensor connector.
  4. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSY (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY  ) 
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