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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001MONTE CARLO V6-3.8L VIN KREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSCAMSHAFT POSITION SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-3.8L VIN K
Camshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair
2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-3.8L VIN KSECTION Service and Repair
CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir.
2. Remove the drive belt.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector (2) from the camshaft position sensor (1).
4. Remove the camshaft position sensor retaining screw.
5. Remove the camshaft position (CMP) sensor from the engine front cover.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the camshaft position sensor to the engine front cover.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the camshaft position sensor retaining bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
3. Connect the electrical connector (2) to the camshaft position sensor (1).
4. Install the drive belt.
5. Install the coolant recovery reservoir.
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir.
2. Remove the drive belt.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector (2) from the camshaft position sensor (1).
4. Remove the camshaft position sensor retaining screw.
5. Remove the camshaft position (CMP) sensor from the engine front cover.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the camshaft position sensor to the engine front cover.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the camshaft position sensor retaining bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
3. Connect the electrical connector (2) to the camshaft position sensor (1).
4. Install the drive belt.
5. Install the coolant recovery reservoir.
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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.