Speed Sensor (ATM): Replacement

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Replacement
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  1. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSY (SEE  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  2. REMOVE AIR CLEANER HOSE NO.1 
  3. REMOVE AIR CLEANER BRACKET 
  4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET NO.1 
  5. REMOVE SPEED SENSOR (NT SENSOR) 
    1. Disconnect the speed sensor connector.
    2. Remove the bolt and transmission revolution sensor.
      Fig 1: Removing Speed Sensor (NT Sensor)
      G03552298Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE SPEED SENSOR (NC SENSOR) 
    1. Disconnect the speed sensor connector.
    2. Remove the bolt and transmission revolution sensor.
      Fig 2: Removing Speed Sensor (NC Sensor)
      G03552299Courtesy 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 N.m (115 kgf.cm, 8 ft.lbf)

      Fig 3: Installing Speed Sensor Bolt
      G03552300Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

      Make sure of the manufacturer's name.

    3. Connect the speed sensor connector.
  8. INSTALL SPEED SENSOR (NT SENSOR) 
    1. Coat an O-ring with ATF.
    2. Install the speed sensor with the bolt.

      Torque:  11 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 Bolt
      G03552301Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. INSTALL AIR CLEANER INLET NO.1 
  10. INSTALL AIR CLEANER BRACKET 
  11. INSTALL AIR CLEANER HOSE NO.1 
  12. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSY (SEE  REPLACEMENT  ) 
RENDER: 1.0x

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