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Where is the front and rear cam shaft sensor on a 2003 Nissan Altima SE 3.5 how do I replace it?

Front Camshaft Sensor

1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.

2. Remove the serpentine belt.

3. Remove the front timing chain cover.

4. Locate the camshaft sensor on the front of the engine, near the top.

5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the sensor.

6. Use a 10mm wrench to loosen the bolt that holds the sensor in place.

7. Remove the sensor from the engine.

8. Install the new sensor in the reverse order of removal.

9. Tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (7 ft-lb).

10. Reconnect the electrical connector.

11. Install the front timing chain cover.

12. Install the serpentine belt.

13. Reconnect the negative battery terminal.

Rear Camshaft Sensor

1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.

2. Remove the upper intake manifold.

3. Locate the camshaft sensor on the rear of the engine, near the top.

4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the sensor.

5. Use a 10mm wrench to loosen the bolt that holds the sensor in place.

6. Remove the sensor from the engine.

7. Install the new sensor in the reverse order of removal.

8. Tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (7 ft-lb).

9. Reconnect the electrical connector.

10. Install the upper intake manifold.

11. Reconnect the negative battery terminal.