2018 Subaru BRZ Limited, Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Camshaft Position Sensor (FA20): Removal

  1. Disconnection of the battery ground terminal (Refer to WORKING PRECAUTIONS AND NOTES )
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  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.
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  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.
    G12586411Courtesy 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.
  5. Removal of under cover front AL (Refer to REMOVAL )
    G12586412Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  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.
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