2012 Scion tC Standard TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Front Speed Sensor: Removal: Removal

HINT: 

  • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
  • The following procedure is for the LH side.
  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
  2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER LH 

    HINT: 

    It is not necessary to fully remove the fender liner. Partially remove it so that the speed sensor connector can be disconnected in a later step.

  3. REMOVE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH 
    1. Remove the 2 front speed sensor wire harness clamps and disconnect the front speed sensor connector.
      Fig 1: Identifying LH Speed Sensor Connector And Wire Harness Clamps
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    2. Remove the bolt and No. 2 sensor clamp from the body.
      Fig 2: Identifying Speed Sensor Harness Bracket Bolt
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      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 No. 2 Sensor Clamp
    3. Remove the bolt, No. 1 sensor clamp and front brake flexible hose together from the front shock absorber assembly.
      Fig 3: Identifying No. 1 Sensor Clamp And Front Brake Flexible Hose Bracket Bolt
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      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 No. 1 Sensor Clamp
      *2 Front Brake Flexible Hose
    4. Remove the clamp from the front shock absorber assembly.
    5. Remove the bolt and front speed sensor from the steering knuckle.
      Fig 4: Identifying Front Speed Sensor And Steering Knuckle
      GTY313265Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.