Speed Sensor (U241E): Replacement

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Replacement
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  1. REMOVE BATTERY 
  2. REMOVE ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY NO. 1 
  3. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY 
  4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER HOSE NO. 1 
  5. REMOVE SPEED SENSOR (NT SENSOR) 
    1. Disconnect the speed sensor connector.
    2. Remove the bolt and speed sensor.
      Fig 1: Removing Speed Sensor (NT)
      G02890004Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE SPEED SENSOR (NC SENSOR) 
    1. Disconnect the speed sensor connector.
    2. Remove the bolt and speed sensor.
      Fig 2: Removing Speed Sensor (NC)
      G02890005Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL SPEED SENSOR (NC SENSOR) 
    1. Coat an O-ring with ATF.
    2. Install the speed sensor with the bolt.

      Torque: 11.3 N.m (115 kgf.cm, 8 ft.lbf) 

      HINT:

      Make sure of the manufacturer's name.

    3. Connect the speed sensor connector.
      Fig 3: Installing Speed Sensor (NC)
      G02890006Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL SPEED SENSOR (NT SENSOR) 
    1. Coat an O-ring with ATF.
    2. Install the speed sensor with the bolt.

      Torque: 11.3 N.m (115 kgf.cm, 8 ft.lbf) 

      HINT:

      Make sure of the manufacturer's name.

    3. Connect the speed sensor connector.
      Fig 4: Installing Speed Sensor (NT)
      G02890007Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. INSTALL AIR CLEANER HOSE NO. 1 
  10. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY 

    Torque: 5.0 N.m (51 kgf.cm, 44 in.lbf) 

  11. INSTALL ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY NO. 1 
RENDER: 1.0x

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  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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