How do I replace the camshaft position sensor?

2010 CHEVROLET AVEO
78,000 MILES • 1.6L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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Does anyone have any info where the location and how to replace the camshaft position?
Aug 31, 2022 at 6:49 AM
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Here are the location and replacement instructions in the diagrams below. Included is a generic guide to help you see what you are in for when doing the job.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/camshaft-angle-sensor-replacement

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
Aug 31, 2022 at 10:49 AM
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Okay, I am scratching my head here. I just got a code P0013- B Camshaft Position- Actuator circuit/open bank 1. Does this car have two cam sensors? It's saying it's this that went bad.

https://www.gmpartsgiant.com/parts/gm-valve-55567050.html?vin=KL1TD5DE8AB123580&make=Chevrolet&model=Aveo&year=2010&submodel=&extra1=&extra2=&filter=()
Sep 4, 2022 at 6:12 AM
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This code is for the camshaft position actuator valve (exhaust side) which is featured in the link above, I would remove the actuator valve replace it with a new unit, here is the location in the diagrams below. B is on the exhaust side of the engine, let me know what happens.

Sep 5, 2022 at 9:26 AM
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Okay, I was able to replace the sensor, but the MIL light wouldn't go off after I cleared codes and disconnected the battery. Both wires to the VVT solenoid, also known as the camshaft position actuator valve, now fell apart. Can you maybe tell which of the color wires are pins 1 and 2 so I know which hole I can connect the pins back into the connector? The connector was also cracked so I am going to replace it with new pins.
Oct 2, 2022 at 10:23 AM
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I didn't hear back from you. I need that diagram. If someone can help me out I would appreciate it.
Oct 6, 2022 at 9:11 AM
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There is one red wire and one brown wire. It's a 2 pin connector. I need help determining which color wire i need to connect the pins in the connector. When the wires broke off the connector I didn't remember which color wires the pins were connected in the connector.
Oct 6, 2022 at 9:44 AM
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Here are the wiring diagrams so you can reconnect the wires. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
Oct 6, 2022 at 11:40 AM
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Thank you, Ken. That's awesome. Will let you know what happens.
Oct 8, 2022 at 7:09 AM
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Good to hear, please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
Oct 8, 2022 at 10:06 AM