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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2001HIGHLANDER 2WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSSENSORS AND SWITCHES - COMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSVEHICLE SPEED SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2001 Toyota Highlander 2WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)
Vehicle Speed Sensor: Service and Repair
2001 Toyota Highlander 2WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)SECTION Service and Repair
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE BATTERY
2. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSY [17700]
3. REMOVE AIR CLEANER HOSE NO. 1 [17881]
4. REMOVE SPEED SENSOR (NT SENSOR) [89411F]
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Remove the bolt and speed sensor.
5. REMOVE SPEED SENSOR (NC SENSOR) [89411F]
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Remove the bolt and speed sensor.
6. INSTALL SPEED SENSOR (NC SENSOR) [89411F]
a. Coat O-ring with ATF
b. Install the speed sensor with the bolt.
Torque: 11.3 Nm (115 kgf-cm, 8 ft. lbs.)
HINT: Make sure of the manufacturer's name.
c. Connect the connector.
7. INSTALL SPEED SENSOR (NT SENSOR) [89411F]
a. Coat O-ring with ATF
b. Install the speed sensor with the bolt.
Torque: 11.3 Nm (115 kgf-cm, 8 ft. lbs.)
HINT: Make sure of the manufacturer's name.
c. Connect the connector.
8. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSY [17700]
Torque: 5.0 Nm (51 kgf-cm, 44 inch lbs.)
1. REMOVE BATTERY
2. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSY [17700]
3. REMOVE AIR CLEANER HOSE NO. 1 [17881]
4. REMOVE SPEED SENSOR (NT SENSOR) [89411F]
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Remove the bolt and speed sensor.
5. REMOVE SPEED SENSOR (NC SENSOR) [89411F]
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Remove the bolt and speed sensor.
6. INSTALL SPEED SENSOR (NC SENSOR) [89411F]
a. Coat O-ring with ATF
b. Install the speed sensor with the bolt.
Torque: 11.3 Nm (115 kgf-cm, 8 ft. lbs.)
HINT: Make sure of the manufacturer's name.
c. Connect the connector.
7. INSTALL SPEED SENSOR (NT SENSOR) [89411F]
a. Coat O-ring with ATF
b. Install the speed sensor with the bolt.
Torque: 11.3 Nm (115 kgf-cm, 8 ft. lbs.)
HINT: Make sure of the manufacturer's name.
c. Connect the connector.
8. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSY [17700]
Torque: 5.0 Nm (51 kgf-cm, 44 inch lbs.)
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
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.