2008 Toyota Matrix Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Front Speed Sensor: Removal

HINT:

Replace the RH side by the same procedure as the LH side.

  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEELΒ 
  2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER LHΒ 
  3. REMOVE SPEED SENSOR FRONT LHΒ 
    1. Disconnect the speed sensor wire harness clamp from the body.
    2. Disconnect the speed sensor connector.
      Fig 1: Identifying Speed Sensor Connector
      G05194983Courtesy of Β© TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 2 clamp bolts holding the sensor harness from the body and shock absorber.
      Fig 2: Identifying Clamp Bolts
      G05194984Courtesy of Β© TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the bolt and speed sensor front LH.
      NOTE: Keep on the sensor tip clean.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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