How To Replace A Nissan Camshaft Sensor
Replacing a camshaft position sensor sounds like a complicated task best left to professionals. Nothing could be further from the truth. It’s very easy to replace a camshaft sensor in a Nissan vehicle right at home. We’ll show you how.
Why You Want To Replace Your Camshaft Position Sensor Right Away
You may be able to let a little time pass before replacing certain auto parts. But not with camshaft position sensors. You have to replace your failing camshaft position sensor as soon as you confirm that it’s bad. Why, though?
Once your camshaft position sensor completely fails, the engine dies. The engine won’t start up again after you replace the sensor. If your engine dies when you’re driving, you’ll be left stranded on the side of the road. So once you figure that you’ve got a bad camshaft position sensor, be sure to replace it ASAP.
First, Order A Replacement Camshaft Position Sensor
Before you can start the job, you need a replacement camshaft position sensor. It's important to find the right part number for your Nissan engine. If you install a camshaft position sensor made for another engine, you may have problems.
It's quite easy to find the right OEM camshaft position sensor for your Nissan model. All you need to do is look up your Nissan in our catalog of OEM camshaft position sensors.
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The Only Tool You’ll Need For The Job
You may be surprised to hear that you only need one tool to get the job done. You most likely already have it in your garage. The tool is a 10 mm socket wrench. You're going to need it to remove the old sensor and install the new one.
How To Replace The Camshaft Position Sensor In Your Engine
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Many people are under the impression that the camshaft sensor is buried deep into the engine. Luckily, it's not true. It's actually quite easy to get to the camshaft sensor. Here's what you need to do:
- Open the hood.
- Find the camshaft sensor. It's usually located on the side of the valve cover. It's mounted on the cylinder head, placed opposite to the timing rotor. (On some Nissan models, like the Rogue, you have to remove a black box to access the sensor. The box is easy to remove.)
- Unclip the connector from the sensor.
- Remove the sensor with the 10mm socket.
- Install the new sensor in the reverse order of removal.
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