Speed Sensor Front: Replacement

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota Camry Solara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

HINT:

  • Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
  2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER LH 
  3. REMOVE SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH 
    1. Disconnect the speed sensor connector and clamp.
      Fig 1: Disconnecting Speed Sensor Connector & Clamp
      G03552190Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 clamp bolts and disconnect the speed sensor harness from the body and shock absorber.
      Fig 2: Disconnecting Speed Sensor Harness
      G03552191Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the bolt and the speed sensor front LH.
      NOTE: Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the sensor tip. 
RENDER: 1.0x

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