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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2011Q5 QUATTRO (8RB) V6-3.2L (CALB)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTIGNITION SYSTEMCAMSHAFT POSITION SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2011 Audi Q5 Quattro (8RB) V6-3.2L (CALB)
Camshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair
2011 Audi Q5 Quattro (8RB) V6-3.2L (CALB)SECTION Service and Repair
Camshaft Position Sensor
For the locations of the four camshaft position sensors. Refer to => [ Component Locations Overview ] .
Removing
- Disconnect electrical connector on the respective camshaft position sensor.
- Remove lower air filter housing section to remove the camshaft position (CMP) sensor 3 (G300) on cylinder bank 1. Removing lower section of air filter housing. Refer to => [ Air Filter Housing, Lower Section ] Air Filter Housing, Lower Section
- Remove coolant reservoir to remove the camshaft position (CMP) sensor 4 (G301) on cylinder bank 2.
- Disconnect electrical connector to the engine coolant level warning switch (F66) on the bottom of the coolant reservoir and lay the reservoir aside with the coolant hoses - 1 and 2 - and - 3 - attached.
Installing
- Replace O-ring and lubricate it with clean engine oil.
- Press camshaft position sensor in carefully by hand.
- Tighten camshaft position sensor and connect electrical connector.
- Further installation is in reverse order.
• Tightening Specifications. Refer to => [ Ignition Assembly Overview ] Service and Repair
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • 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.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.