2013 Subaru BRZ Premium, Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Camshaft position sensor (FA20): Removal

  1. Disconnection of the battery ground terminal (Refer to WORKING PRECAUTIONS AND NOTES )
  2. Removal of camshaft position sensor (bank 1 intake side)
    1. Disconnect the connector for camshaft position sensor.
    2. Remove the bolt, and remove the camshaft position sensor.
    3. Remove the O-ring from the camshaft position sensor.
      Fig 1: Locating Camshaft Position Sensor Connector And Mounting Bolt
      G08554010Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Removal of camshaft position sensor (bank 1 exhaust side)
    1. Disconnect the connector for camshaft position sensor.
    2. Remove the bolt, and remove the camshaft position sensor.
    3. Remove the O-ring from the camshaft position sensor.
      Fig 2: Locating Camshaft Position Sensor Connector And Mounting Bolt
      G08554011Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Removal of camshaft position sensor (bank 2 intake side)
    1. Disconnect the connector for camshaft position sensor.
    2. Remove the bolt, and remove the camshaft position sensor.
    3. Remove the O-ring from the camshaft position sensor.
      Fig 3: Locating Camshaft Position Sensor Connector And Mounting Bolt
      G08554012Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Removal of under cover front AL (Refer to REMOVAL )
  6. Removal of camshaft position sensor (bank 2 exhaust side)
    1. Disconnect the connector for camshaft position sensor.
    2. Remove the bolt, and remove the camshaft position sensor.
    3. Remove the O-ring from the camshaft position sensor.
      Fig 4: Locating Camshaft Position Sensor Connector And Mounting Bolt
      G08554013Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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