Camshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair

2003 Chrysler 300M V6-3.5L VIN MSECTION Service and Repair


Removal-3.5L

The camshaft position sensor is installed in the timing belt housing cover above the left camshaft sprocket.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Loosen the upper intake plenum, refer to Intake System. Service and Repair

3. Disconnect electrical connector from sensor.

4. Remove camshaft position sensor screw.

5. Pull sensor up out of the timing belt housing cover.

Installation-3.5L

If the removed sensor is reinstalled, completely remove the old spacer from the sensor face. Attach a NEW SPACER to the face of the sensor before installation. If installing a new sensor, confirm that the paper spacer is attached to the face (Paper Spacer 3.5L).

1. Install sensor in the timing belt housing and push sensor down until contact is made with the camshaft sprocket. While holding the sensor in this position, install and tighten the retaining bolt to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs) torque.

2. Attach electrical connector to sensor.

3. Install the upper intake plenum, refer to the Intake System. Service and Repair

4. Connect the negative battery cable.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

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