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Remove/Install Intake Camshaft Sensor - AR15.12-P-2146SB

Engine 256 in model 223 

Fig 1: Intake Camshaft Sensor Components Location - Model 223 With Engine 256.9
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Shown on engine 256.9 

CAUTION Risk of injury  to skin and eyes due to handling of engine oil. Risk of poisoning  caused by swallowing engine oil Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses.
Do not fill engine oil into beverage containers.
AS18.00-Z-0001-01A
Notice  Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge   AH54.00-P-0001-01A
Notice  Notes on avoiding damage through contamination and foreign objects   AH00.00-P-5000-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Remove upper engine cover.    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   INSTALLATION IMPORTANT : Do not install upper engine cover until after the leak test. AP01.10-P-2405-01OB
2 Release and disconnect electrical connector at camshaft Hall sensor (B6/4).    
3 Remove screw (1). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw/bolt, camshaft position sensor to cylinder head cover *BA15.10-P-1002-03I 
4 Remove camshaft Hall sensor (B6/4). INSTALLATION IMPORTANT : Check sealing ring, replace if necessary, and wet with engine oil.
SPECIAL TOOL Record plug
Fig 3
    SPECIAL TOOL Assembly tool Fig 2
5 Install in the reverse order.    
  Concluding tasks     
6 Connect diagnostic system, read out fault memory and clear if necessary.    
REFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS     AD00.00-P-2000-06FR
WARNING Risk of accident  from vehicle starting off by itself when engine running. Risk of injury  (bruises and burns) resulting from working on the engine while it is being started or when it is running. Secure vehicle to prevent it from starting off by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts. AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
7 Perform engine test run. While doing so, check engine for proper operation and leak tightness.    
POSITION SENSOR

Number Designation Engine 256
BA15.10-P-1002-03I Screw/bolt, camshaft position sensor to cylinder head cover Nm 8
Fig 2: Identifying Assembly Tool (000 589 93 63 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Record Plug (129 589 00 91 00)
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