2009 Toyota Matrix Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Camshaft Position Sensor: Removal

HINT:

Although the part name refers to the No. 1 crank position sensors, this procedure is for the camshaft position sensors.

  1. REMOVE NO. 2 CYLINDER HEAD COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  2. REMOVE NO. 1 CRANK POSITION SENSOR 
    1. Exhaust camshaft side:
      1. Disconnect the duty vacuum switching valve connector and 3 engine wire harness clamps.
        Fig 1: Locating Engine Wire Harness Clamps
        G05398761Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Disconnect the No. 1 crank position sensor connector.
        Fig 2: Locating No. 1 Crank Position Sensor Connector
        G06008135Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      3. Remove the bolt and No. 1 crank position sensor.
        Fig 3: Locating Bolt And No. 1 Crank Position Sensor
        G05398762Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Intake camshaft side:
      1. Disconnect the No. 1 crank position sensor connector.
        Fig 4: Locating No. 1 Crank Position Sensor Connector
        G06008137Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Remove the bolt and No. 1 crank position sensor.
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