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2013 Toyota Matrix Base, Standard TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Camshaft Position Sensor: Removal: Removal

HINT:

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

REMOVE NO. 2 CYLINDER HEAD COVER . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 10
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
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. Disconnect the No. 1 crank position sensor connector.
    
    Fig 2: Locating No. 1 Crank Position Sensor Connector
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. Remove the bolt and No. 1 crank position sensor.
    
    Fig 3: Locating Camshaft Position Sensor Bolt (For Exhaust Camshaft Side)
    Courtesy 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
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. Remove the bolt and No. 1 crank position sensor.
    
    Fig 5: Locating Camshaft Position Sensor Bolt (For Intake Camshaft Side)
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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