Speed Sensor

2007 Toyota Highlander 2WD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE)SECTION Speed Sensor
SPEED SENSOR

COMPONENTS:





REMOVAL
1. REMOVE BATTERY
2. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY





3. REMOVE SPEED SENSOR (NT SENSOR)
(a) Disconnect the speed sensor connector.
(b) Remove the bolt and speed sensor.





4. REMOVE SPEED SENSOR (NC SENSOR)
(a) Disconnect the speed sensor connector.
(b) Remove the bolt and speed sensor.

INSPECTION





1. INSPECT SPEED SENSOR (NT SENSOR)
(a) Disconnect the speed sensor connector from the transaxle.
(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table.

Resistance:








2. INSPECT SPEED SENSOR (NC SENSOR)
(a) Disconnect the speed sensor connector from the transaxle.
(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table.

Resistance:





INSTALLATION





1. INSTALL SPEED SENSOR (NC SENSOR)
(a) Coat the O-ring with ATF.
(b) Install the speed sensor with the bolt.
Torque: 11 N*m (115 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf)

HINT: Make sure to install the same manufacturer's sensor.

(c) Connect the speed sensor connector.





2. INSTALL SPEED SENSOR (NT SENSOR)
(a) Coat the O-ring with ATF.
(b) Install the speed sensor with the bolt.
Torque: 11 N*m (115 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf)

HINT: Make sure to install the same manufacturer's sensor.

(c) Connect the speed sensor connector.
3. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
4. INSTALL BATTERY







RENDER: 1.0x

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