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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2006PILOT LX, 3.5 YF1, J35A9REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMPGM-FI SYSTEMCMP SENSOR REPLACEMENT
2006 Honda Pilot LX, 3.5 YF1, J35A9

CMP Sensor Replacement

2006 Honda Pilot LX, 3.5 YF1, J35A9SECTION CMP Sensor Replacement
  1. Remove the timing belt:

    J35A9 engine (see TIMING BELT REMOVAL )

    J35Z1 engine (see TIMING BELT REMOVAL )

  2. Remove the front camshaft pulley (CMP sensor pulse plate) (A).
    Fig 1: Front Camshaft Pulley (CMP Sensor Pulse Plate) With Torque Specifications
    G05593771Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Disconnect the CMP sensor connector (B), then remove the back cover (C).
  4. Remove the CMP sensor (A) from the back cover.
    Fig 2: CMP Sensor With Torque Specifications
    G05593772Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal. Install the timing belt:

    J35A9 engine (see TIMING BELT INSTALLATION )

    J35Z1 engine (see TIMING BELT INSTALLATION )

  6. Do the CKP pattern clear/CKP pattern learn procedure (see CRANK (CKP) PATTERN CLEAR/CRANK (CKP) PATTERN LEARN ).
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