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Question posted by rumtum27 on January 8th, 2015
96 Lincoln Continental Camshaft Position Sensor
how do i change the camshaft position sensor on my 96 continental?
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Answer #1: Posted by waelsaidani1 on January 16th, 2015 2:19 PM
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor
Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Partially drain cooling system.
3. Remove upper radiator hose from water bypass tube and position water bypass tube out of the way.
4. Disconnect engine control sensor wiring from camshaft position sensor (CMP sensor).
5. Remove camshaft position sensor retaining screw and remove camshaft position sensor from engine front cover.
Installation
1. Make sure camshaft position sensor mounting surface is clean and that camshaft position sensor O-ring is properly located on camshaft position sensor.
2. CAUTION: Do not overtighten camshaft position sensor retaining screw or possible damage to camshaft position sensor may occur.
Position camshaft position sensor and install retaining screw. Tighten to 8-12 N-m (71-106 lb-in).
3. Connect engine control sensor wiring to camshaft position sensor.
4. Install upper radiator hose onto the water bypass tube. Properly position hose clamp on the upper radiator hose.
5. Fill and bleed engine cooling system.
6. Connect battery ground cable..
Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Partially drain cooling system.
3. Remove upper radiator hose from water bypass tube and position water bypass tube out of the way.
4. Disconnect engine control sensor wiring from camshaft position sensor (CMP sensor).
5. Remove camshaft position sensor retaining screw and remove camshaft position sensor from engine front cover.
Installation
1. Make sure camshaft position sensor mounting surface is clean and that camshaft position sensor O-ring is properly located on camshaft position sensor.
2. CAUTION: Do not overtighten camshaft position sensor retaining screw or possible damage to camshaft position sensor may occur.
Position camshaft position sensor and install retaining screw. Tighten to 8-12 N-m (71-106 lb-in).
3. Connect engine control sensor wiring to camshaft position sensor.
4. Install upper radiator hose onto the water bypass tube. Properly position hose clamp on the upper radiator hose.
5. Fill and bleed engine cooling system.
6. Connect battery ground cable..
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