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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2002HIGHLANDER 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLANTILOCK BRAKES / TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMSWHEEL SPEED SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIRSPEED SENSOR, REAR
2002 Toyota Highlander 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)
Speed Sensor, Rear
2002 Toyota Highlander 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)SECTION Speed Sensor, Rear
REPLACEMENT
HINT: Replace the RH side by the same procedure with LH side.
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE OUTSIDE LH
3. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE
4. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSY LH
5. REMOVE SPEED SENSOR REAR LH
a. Disconnect the speed sensor connector, and pull out the sensor wire harness with grommet.
b. Remove the 2 clamp bolts holding the sensor harness from the body and shock absorber.
c. Remove the bolt and speed sensor rear LH.
NOTICE: Do not stick and foreign matter on the sensor tip.
6. INSTALL SPEED SENSOR REAR LH
a. Install the speed sensor rear LH with the bolt.
Torque: 20 Nm (205 kgf-cm, 15 ft. lbs.)
NOTICE: Do not stick any foreign matter on the sensor tip.
b. Install the sensor harness clamps with the 2 bolts to the body and shock absorber.
Torque: 5.0 Nm (51 kgf-cm, 44 inch lbs.)
c. Push in the sensor wire harness with grommet and connect the speed sensor connector.
7. INSTALL DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSY LH
8. INSTALL REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE
9. INSTALL REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE OUTSIDE LH
10. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
11. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
HINT: Replace the RH side by the same procedure with LH side.
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE OUTSIDE LH
3. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE
4. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSY LH
5. REMOVE SPEED SENSOR REAR LH
a. Disconnect the speed sensor connector, and pull out the sensor wire harness with grommet.
b. Remove the 2 clamp bolts holding the sensor harness from the body and shock absorber.
c. Remove the bolt and speed sensor rear LH.
NOTICE: Do not stick and foreign matter on the sensor tip.
6. INSTALL SPEED SENSOR REAR LH
a. Install the speed sensor rear LH with the bolt.
Torque: 20 Nm (205 kgf-cm, 15 ft. lbs.)
NOTICE: Do not stick any foreign matter on the sensor tip.
b. Install the sensor harness clamps with the 2 bolts to the body and shock absorber.
Torque: 5.0 Nm (51 kgf-cm, 44 inch lbs.)
c. Push in the sensor wire harness with grommet and connect the speed sensor connector.
7. INSTALL DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSY LH
8. INSTALL REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE
9. INSTALL REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE OUTSIDE LH
10. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
11. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.