2012 Scion xB Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Speed Sensor: Removal: Removal

  1. REMOVE BATTERY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 6
  2. REMOVE NO. 2 BATTERY CARRIER  See step  24
  3. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH NO. 1 AIR CLEANER HOSE  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
  4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY  See step  26
  5. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY  See step  27
  6. REMOVE SPEED SENSOR NT 
    1. Disconnect the speed sensor NT connector.
      Fig 1: Location of Bolt And Speed Sensor NT
      GTY158303Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt and remove the speed sensor NT.
    3. Remove the O-ring from the speed sensor NT.
  7. REMOVE SPEED SENSOR NC 
    1. Disconnect the speed sensor NC connector.
      Fig 2: Location of Bolt And Speed Sensor NC
      GTY162277Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt and remove the speed sensor NC.
    3. Remove the O-ring from the speed sensor NC.
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