How to Replace a Camshaft Position Sensor on a 2004 Nissan Maxima

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Verify that your car (if it isn't a Nissan Maxima 2004) even has one (or more).

   The Maxima has 2 of them; the right and the left one.
   
   Both are on the right side of the engine.Locate them before you start working on them. , If you are replacing the Bank 1 sensor, you will need to take off a couple of hoses to access it. ,, Pull out the sensor and wiring harness from the area that it is fastened to. , While the image doesn't show the sensor attached, this was the method used to remove it. , It will be a bit dirty, but you should know that, as an aspiring backyard mechanic., Clean the area up (always a good idea) and use any lubricants that you deem necessary.,,,, It should start up fine now.
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   Step 2: Remove any parts that you need to.

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   Step 3: Using your wrench (socket wrench for the bank 1 sensor) remove the 10mm screw that holds the sensor to the engine.

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   Step 4: Pull out the sensor.

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   Step 5: Take the channel locks and carefully

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   Step 6: but firmly

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   Step 7: press down the mechanism to release the sensor.

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   Step 8: Pull out the sensor.

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   Step 9: Perform any maintenance that you need to do.

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    Step 10: Plug in the sensor.

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    Step 11: Replace the sensor and the screw.

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    Step 12: Replace any hoses that you removed.

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    Step 13: Start your car.

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