Cam position sensor removal

2015 DODGE DART
52,300 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL
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LAURA PATINO PEREZ
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Is it possible to remove a cam position sensor? It is cracked and I am not sure if it is possible to change out on my own.
May 30, 2018 at 6:09 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.com To answer your question, yes it can be replaced. It really is not too bad of a job. Here are the directions for removal. Additionally, I have attached pictures which correlate with these directions to help you find locations and identify components.

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2015 Dodge Dart L4-2.4L
Vehicle » Powertrain Management » Computers and Control Systems » Camshaft Position Sensor » Service and Repair » Camshaft Position Sensor - Removal (2.4L)
CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR - REMOVAL (2.4L)
2.4L
Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
Disconnect electrical connector at sensor (1).
Remove mounting bolt (2).
Remove the exhaust cam sensor (3).

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2015 Dodge Dart L4-2.4L
Vehicle » Powertrain Management » Computers and Control Systems » Camshaft Position Sensor » Service and Repair » Camshaft Position Sensor - Installation (2.4L)
CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR - INSTALLATION (2.4L)
2.4L
CAUTION:
Install camshaft position (CMP) sensor utilizing twisting motion. Make sure CMP sensor is fully seated. Do not drive CMP sensor into the bore with mounting screw. This may cause CMP sensor to be incorrectly seated causing a faulty signal or no signal at all.
Lubricate sensor O-ring.
Install the exhaust cam sensor (3) and mounting bolt (2) and tighten to the proper See: Ignition SystemSpecifications (Torque Specifications).
Connect electrical connector (1) to the camshaft position sensor.
Connect the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), connect the IBS connector to the negative battery cable.

I hope this helps. Let me know if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe
May 30, 2018 at 9:00 PM