Front Speed Sensor: Removal

2009 Toyota Corolla S, 1.8 U, StandardSECTION Removal

HINT:

  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
  • The following procedure is for the LH side.
  • If the sensor rotor needs to be replaced, replace it together with the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly, (for TMC Made)
  • If the sensor rotor needs to be replaced, replace it together with the front drive shaft assembly, (for TMMC, NUMMI Made)
  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
  3. REMOVE SIDE MUDGUARD  (See REMOVAL )
  4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE FRONT SPEED SENSOR (for TMMC, NUMMI Made) 
    1. Disconnect the front speed sensor connector.
    2. Remove the front speed sensor wire harness clamp from the body.
      Fig 1: Locating Front Speed Sensor Connector And Wire Harness Clamp
      G06014049Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the bolt and the No. 2 sensor clamp from the body.
      Fig 2: Locating No. 2 Sensor Clamp Bolt
      G06014050Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the bolt and separate the brake flexible hose.
      Fig 3: Locating Brake Flexible Hose Bolt
      G06014051Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Remove the No. 1 sensor clamp from the shock absorber.
      Fig 4: Identifying No. 1 Sensor Clamp
      G06014052Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Remove the clamp from the shock absorber.
      Fig 5: Locating Shock Absorber Clamp
      G06014053Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Remove the bolt and the front speed sensor.
      NOTE:
      • Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the sensor tip.
      • Clean the installation hole and the surface for the front speed sensor every time the front speed sensor is removed.
    Fig 6: Locating Front Speed Sensor Bolt
    G06014054Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE FRONT SPEED SENSOR (for TMC Made) 
    1. Disconnect the front speed sensor connector.
    2. Remove the front speed sensor wire harness clamp from the body.
      Fig 7: Locating Front Speed Sensor Connector And Wire Harness Clamp
      G06014049Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the bolt and the No. 2 sensor clamp from the body.
      Fig 8: Locating No. 2 Sensor Clamp Bolt
      G06014050Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the bolt and separate the brake flexible hose.
      Fig 9: Locating Brake Flexible Hose Bolt
      G06014051Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Remove the No. 1 sensor clamp from the shock absorber.
      Fig 10: Identifying No. 1 Sensor Clamp
      G06014052Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Remove the bolt and the front speed sensor.
      NOTE:
      • Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the sensor tip.
      • Clean the installation hole and the surface for the front speed sensor every time the front speed sensor is removed.
    Fig 11: Locating Front Speed Sensor Bolt
    G06014054Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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