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Repair Procedure: Removal

WARNING:
  • DO NOT remove the camshaft position sensor while the engine is running or right after engine is turned off. The part and engine oil is hot and can cause burns.

[Bank 1/Intake] 

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
  2. Disconnect the camshaft position sensor connector (A).
  3. Remove the mounting bolt (B), and then remove the sensor.
Fig 1: Locate Camshaft Position Sensor Connector And Mounting Bolt
G11862202Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

[Bank 1/Exhaust] 

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
  2. Remove the air cleaner and intake hose.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")

  3. Remove the intercooler inlet pipe & hose assembly (A).

    Hose Clamp Bolt: 

    4.9 ~ 6.9 N.m (0.5 ~ 0.7 kgf.m, 3.6 ~ 5.1 lb-ft)

    Pipe Mounting Bolt: 

    14.7 ~ 19.5 N.m (1.5 ~ 2.0 kgf.m, 10.8 ~ 14.5 lb-ft)

    Fig 2: Locate Intercooler Inlet Pipe And Hose Assembly
    G11862203Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Disconnect the vacuum hoses (A).
    Fig 3: Locate Vacuum Hoses
    G11862204Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the low pressure fuel line mounting nut (A).
    Fig 4: Locate Low Pressure Fuel Line Mounting Nut
    G11862205Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the camshaft position sensor connector (A).
    Fig 5: Locate Camshaft Position Sensor Connector
    G11862206Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the camshaft position sensor (A) after loosening the mounting bolt (B).
    Fig 6: Locate Camshaft Position Sensor And Mounting Bolt
    G11862207Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 7: Camshaft Position Sensor
    G11862208Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.