Section 562 (Front Brake Speed Sensor): Removal

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Toyota Sequoia. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 

    Torque: 110 N.m (1,150 kgf.cm, 83 ft.lbf) 

  2. DISCONNECT SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR 
  3. REMOVE SPEED SENSOR 
    1. Remove the clips and 3 clamp bolts holding the sensor harness from the frame, upper arm and steering knuckle.

      Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf) 

    2. Remove the bolt and speed sensor from the steering knuckle.

      Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf) 

      Fig 1: Locating Front Wheel Speed Sensor
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