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Land Rover Defender V8i Workshop Manual Supplement09 · Fuel system
09 · Engine

Camshaft position (cmp) sensor knock sensor - LH

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Land Rover
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Defender V8i Workshop Manual Supplement
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Repair › Camshaft position (cmp) sensor knock sensor - LH
Fuel systemCamshaft position (cmp) sensor knock sensor - LH

CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR KNOCK SENSOR - LH

Service repair no - 18.30.24 Service repair no - 18.30.28

Remove

  1. Disconnect battery negative lead.

Remove

Camshaft position (cmp) sensor knock sensor - lh – Disconnect battery negative lead.
  1. Release sensor multiplug from clip and disconnect multiplug.
  2. Remove bolt securing sensor to front cover.
  3. Remove sensor.
  4. Remove and discard ’O’ ring.

Refit

  1. Clean sensor and mating face on front cover.
  2. Lubricate and fit ’O’ ring to sensor.
  3. Fit sensor, fit bolt and tighten to 8 Nm (6 lbf.ft).
  4. Connect sensor multiplug and secure to bracket.

Refit

  1. Reconnect battery negative lead.
  • CAUTION: Due to the sensitivity of the
  • sensor, do not apply tape or sealant to
  • sensor threads.
  1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
Camshaft position (cmp) sensor knock sensor - lh – Raise vehicle on ramp.
  1. Depress spring clip and disconnect multiplug from LH knock sensor.
  2. Remove sensor from engine.
  3. Clean mating faces of sensor and engine.
  4. Fit sensor and tighten to 16 Nm (22 lbf.ft).
  • CAUTION: Failure to tighten sensor to
  • correct torque will result in malfunction or
  • sensor damage.
  1. Connect multiplug to sensor.
  2. Lower vehicle.

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