how do you replace a 1997 camshaft positioning sensor

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Its for the 2.2l my only problem us its in such a odd location you can't get to it or least my big forearms can't. Looks like if you take the throttle assembly off it would make it easier to get to but idk how to do that either
 
No doesn't help at all,just tell u were its at which I already know I need to know how the heck your suppose to change it in that tight spot the 1997 is an even tighter fit I can barely get my finger on the tip. And even then I'm doing it completely blindly
 
When faced with a job that cannot be done easily, you have to look at what is in the way preventing you from getting to that part.

If the easiest path for you is removing the entire intake manifold assembly, Buy a service manual that shows you step by step removal and replacement procedures for these parts that are blocking your access and work according to the manual.

For many years on more cars than I can remember I had no choice but to work on remove and replace parts that I could only feel with the tips of my fingers.

If your going to be the one maintaining and fixing your car, you have to take the good with the bad, Jobs like this force you to get creative make or customize tools to get the job done.

Going from the bottom side is the best and fastest way to change this sensor,

For your sake I hope this sensor is bad and you diagnosed it properly and are not just hanging a part on the car for no reason.

once your calmed down and not all pissed off at the world about YOUR problem, raise the car up on 4 jack stands as high as you can safely get it.

Then calmly look at the parts that are preventing you from getting to this sensor.

Is the axle getting in the way? or is it the tie rod end on the rack, perhaps the sway bar is keeping you from getting that few extra inches where your comfort level goes up.

removing parts from above like the intake manifold is just not a good idea if you have no idea what your doing.

A response from you like I got is no way of getting any help from me or anyone else.

I spent a lot of time trying to help you understand your brakes on another post and not so much as a thank you.

melsg5 also spent some time trying to help you, yet still no appreciation.

With the attitude I am feeling and lack of respect I suggest you just pay to have your car repaired.
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No doesn't help at all,just tell u were its at which I already know I need to know how the heck your suppose to change it in that tight spot the 1997 is an even tighter fit I can barely get my finger on the tip. And even then I'm doing it completely blindly

Did you see the point in the video were they tell you to reach in from the side to get to the sensor? Do you have the proper tools to reach the sensor?
 
In the bottom the motor is too close to the fire wall. The top like I said I can feel it it ik where its at just can't reach it I'm trying to get info for my handy man. As for your brake tuturial thank you was quite helpful why I need write a reply saying seems rather ludacris, as for me being upset at the world well u know what they bout when you assume
 
good luck with that,enjoy your project.
 
I have a different year Sunfire than you do, but based on the description of the location in your post, can you get a flare nut wrench on the sensor?? If not, can you utilize a ball or joint style universal at the end of the socket to get enough angle?? I've also used "wobble" extensions to get the angle I needed to use a ratchet.

Recently, I broke my old hinge type universals on a stubborn bolt and picked up a 2 piece Universal Impact Joint socket adapter set for under $10.00... They did the trick.

I've also modified tools to get the job done. In the past, I cut the opposite end off a box end wrench so I could put a pipe on the end of it to get more leverage.

Just a few suggestions...
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