2009 Toyota Matrix Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Front Speed Sensor: Installation

HINT:

  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
  • If the sensor rotor needs to be replaced, replace it together with the front drive shaft assembly.
    Fig 1: Locating Front Speed Sensor Bolt
    G06014054Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  1. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR 
    1. Install the front speed sensor with the bolt.

      Torque: 8.5 N*m (87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the sensor tip.
      • Do not file the hole or the contact surface because the gap between the magnet rotor and front speed sensor is important.
        Fig 2: Locating Front Speed Sensor Bolt
        G06014054Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the clamp to the shock absorber.
      Fig 3: Identifying Shock Absorber Clamp
      G06013545Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Temporarily install the No. 1 sensor clamp to the shock absorber.
      Fig 4: Identifying No. 1 Sensor Clamp
      G06035114Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Install the brake flexible hose with the bolt.

      Torque: 29 N*m (296 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • Do not twist the wire harness for the front speed sensor when installing it.
      • Tighten the brake flexible hose and front speed sensor together with the bolt. Make sure that the front speed sensor is positioned over the flexible hose.
        Fig 5: Locating Brake Flexible Hose Bolt
        G06014051Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Install the No. 2 sensor clamp to the body with the bolt.

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

      Fig 6: Locating No. 2 Sensor Clamp And Bolt
      G06035116Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Connect the speed sensor wire harness clamp.
    7. Connect the speed sensor connector.
  2. INSTALL FRONT FENDER LINER  (See INSTALLATION )
  3. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL 

    Torque: 103 N*m (1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf) 

  4. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  5. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL 

    HINT:

    • w/o VSC (See TEST MODE PROCEDURE  )
    • w/ VSC (See TEST MODE PROCEDURE  )
      Fig 7: Locating Front Speed Sensor Connector And Wire Harness Clamp
      G06014049Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.