Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 1298

Barometric (BARO) pressure sensor is located on right side of engine compartment. Disconnect BARO sensor 
electrical connector (1). See Fig. 57 . Remove retaining bolt (2) and remove BARO sensor (3). To install, 
reverse removal procedure. 

Fig. 57: Removing BARO Sensor (5.4L Supercharged) 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR 

Removal & Installation (4.6L & 5.4L) 

Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor is located at front of left cylinder head. See Fig. 54 . Disconnect negative 
battery cable. Disconnect CMP sensor connector. See Fig. 58 . Remove CMP sensor mounting bolt. Remove 
CMP sensor. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten CMP sensor mounting bolts to specification. See 
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . 

 

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Fig. 58: Locating CMP Sensor Connector (4.6L & 5.4L) 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR & SYNCHRONIZER 

Removal (4.2L) 

1. Disconnect negative battery cable(s). Position crankshaft so piston No. 1 is at TDC of compression 

stroke. Partially drain cooling system. Remove air cleaner assembly. Disconnect EGR vacuum hose from 
EGR valve. Remove EGR valve adapter bolts and nut (1). Remove EGR valve and adapter (2). See Fig. 
59 . Disconnect heater outlet tube, and position aside. 

CAUTION: Synchro Positioner (T96T-12200-A) is required to properly install 

synchronizer. See Fig. 60 . Failure to use synchro positioner during 
installation will cause fuel injection to be out of time and may cause 
engine damage.

NOTE:

Numbers in parenthesis refer to numbers in illustration.

CAUTION: DO NOT rotate crankshaft or camshaft during removal and installation 

procedure or fuel system timing will be out of time. Possible engine 
damage may occur.

 

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2. Disconnect Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor harness connector. See Fig. 60 . Mark orientation of CMP 

position sensor electrical connector. Remove CMP sensor. Remove CMP synchronizer retaining bolt. 
Remove CMP synchronizer.  

Fig. 59: Removing EGR Valve & Adapter (4.2L) 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

Installation 

1. Ensure crankshaft is still at TDC No. 1 compression stroke. Install synchro positioner on CMP 

synchronizer by rotating synchro positioner until it engages notch in CMP synchronizer housing. 

NOTE:

Oil pump driveshaft might come out with CMP synchronizer. If so, retrieve oil 
pump driveshaft before proceeding.

CAUTION: Synchro Positioner (T96T-12200-A) must be used during installation of 

CMP synchronizer assembly. Failure to do so will result in fuel injector to 
be out of time, and possible engine damage may occur.

NOTE:

During installation, arrow on synchro positioner will rotate clockwise as 

 

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2. Install CMP synchronizer so arrow on synchro positioner is 54 degrees from centerline of engine. See 

Fig. 60 . Install CMP synchronizer retaining bolt.  

3. Remove synchro positioner. Install CMP sensor. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. 

Tighten nuts and bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Bleed cooling system. 

gears engage.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Removal & Installation - Blackwood, Expedition, F150 Pickup & Navigator - Gasoline