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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009MALIBU V6-3.6LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSCAMSHAFT POSITION SENSORLOCATIONS
2009 Chevrolet Malibu V6-3.6L
Camshaft Position Sensor: Locations
2009 Chevrolet Malibu V6-3.6LSECTION Locations
Powertrain Component Views
Front and Right Side of Engine (LY7)
1 - Camshaft Position (CMP) Actuator Solenoid Valve - Bank 1 Intake
2 - Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor - Bank 1 Intake
3 - Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid Valve
4 - Intake Manifold Tuning (IMT) Solenoid Valve
5 - Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor - Bank 2 Intake
6 - Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor
7 - Throttle Body
8 - Ignition Coil 6
9 - Ignition Coil 4
10 - Ignition Coil 2
11 - Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Bank 2 Sensor 1
12 - Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
13 - Generator
14 - A/C Compressor Clutch
15 - Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor - Bank 2 Exhaust
16 - Camshaft Position (CMP) Actuator Solenoid Valve - Bank 2 Exhaust
17 - Camshaft Position (CMP) Actuator Solenoid Valve - Bank 2 Intake
18 - Camshaft Position (CMP) Actuator Solenoid Valve - Bank 1 Exhaust
19 - Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor - Bank 1 Exhaust
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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.