What is this sensor and how do I remove it?

[smithpa68]

I am attempting my first valve check on my 2008 FJR 1300 tonight. Disassembly was going fairly smooth until I ran into this sensor. I assumed I had to remove it so when I lift the valve cover I don't strain the wire. I didn't see a connector I could remove on that end, so I pulled the bolt out and tried to remove it. It wiggles a little but thats it. I don't want to force it.

First, should I remove it? Or is there a better way around it?

Also I noticed the threads of this bolt has some sort of a green thread compound on it. What is that??

This is a picture of it.

 

[odot]

That's the jesus sensor........don't remove it at all costs.

 

[SLK50]

I believe that is the cam position sensor.

Leave it attached to the valve cover.

Find and disconnect the connector on the

right side of the engine.

 

[lococnc]

It will come out. Just rubber pressed in.

 

[escapefjrtist]

I always remove it. O-ring seal, twist a bit and it'll come right out.

--G

 

[art miller]

That's the jesus sensor........don't remove it at all costs.

Appropriate comment by the Rev. ODOT!!

 

[rbentnail]

I always remove it. O-ring seal, twist a bit and it'll come right out.
--G

Yep.

 

[wheatonFJR]

That's the jesus sensor........don't remove it at all costs.

You have your brands cornfused. This is a Yamaha, not a Sikorsky.

 

[smithpa68]

Thanks guys. A little twist and it popped right out. I am always ham handed with electrical connectors so .. I picked the sensor end.

I assume the green thread compound is some kind of oil friendly locktite or something.

 

[rbentnail]

Thanks guys. A little twist and it popped right out. I am always ham handed with electrical connectors so .. I picked the sensor end.

I assume the green thread compound is some kind of oil friendly locktite or something.

Yeah, I think it is. I've never cleaned it off, just a firm GNT [Good 'N' Tight] when reinstalling.