Kia Sorento: Installation - Camshaft Position Sensor (CMPS) - Engine Control System - Engine Control / Fuel System - Kia Sorento XM 2011-2025 Service ManualKia Sorento: Installation

Second Generation XM (2011-2025) / Kia Sorento XM 2011-2025 Service Manual / Engine Control / Fuel System / Engine Control System / Camshaft Position Sensor (CMPS) / Installation

  
Install the component with the specified torques.
Note that internal damage may occur when the component is dropped. If the component has been dropped, inspect before installing.
  
Apply the engine oil to the O-ring.
  
Insert the sensor in the installation hole and be careful not to damage.
  
Be careful not to damage the sensor housing and the connector.
Be careful not to damage the O-ring.
1.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Camshaft position sensor installation bolt:
9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

Removal
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