Camshaft Position Sensor: Removal

2004 Subaru Outback Limited, 4D Sedan, EJ259SECTION Removal
  1. Disconnect ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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  2. Disconnect connector from camshaft position sensor.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Connector From Camshaft Position Sensor
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  3. Remove bolt which installs camshaft position sensor to camshaft position sensor support.
    Fig 3: Removing Bolt Which Installs Camshaft Position Sensor To Camshaft Position Sensor Support
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  4. Remove bolt which installs camshaft position sensor support to camshaft cap LH.
    Fig 4: Removing Bolt Which Installs Camshaft Position Sensor Support To Camshaft Cap LH
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  5. Remove camshaft position sensor and camshaft position sensor support as a unit.
  6. Remove camshaft position sensor from camshaft position sensor support.
    Fig 5: Removing Camshaft Position Sensor
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