Rear Speed Sensor (For 4WD)

2007 Toyota Highlander 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)SECTION Rear Speed Sensor (For 4WD)
REMOVAL

HINT: Replace the RH side by using the same procedures as those for the LH side.

1. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH
2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
3. REMOVE SPEED SENSOR REAR LH




a. Disconnect the speed sensor connector.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the wire harness.




b. Pull out the sensor wire harness with the with grommet.

NOTE: Do not pull sensor wire.

c. Remove the 2 bolts holding the sensor harness from the body and the shock absorber assembly.




d. Remove the bolt and the speed sensor rear.

NOTE: Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the sensor tip.

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL SPEED SENSOR REAR LH




a. Install the speed sensor rear with the bolt.

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

NOTE: Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the sensor tip.




b. Install the sensor harness clamps with the 2 bolts to the body and the shock absorber assembly.

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

NOTE: Do not twist the sensor wire when installing the sensor.




c. Push in the sensor wire harness with grommet.

NOTE: When grommet is set to body, pull the grommet do not pull sensor wire.

d. Connect the speed sensor connector.

2. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

Torque: 103 N.m (1,050 kgf.cm, 76 ft.lbf)

3. INSTALL DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH
4. INSTALL ROPE HOOK
5. INSTALL REAR SEAT SIDE COVER LH
6. INSTALL DECK SIDE TRIM COVER LH
7. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
RENDER: 1.0x

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