2009 Toyota Matrix Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

REAR SPEED SENSOR (for 4WD): Removal

HINT:

  • Use the same procedure for RH side and LH side except for the step to remove the rear sensor clip.
  • If the sensor rotor needs to be replaced, replace it together with the rear drive shaft assembly.
  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  2. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  3. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for LH Side) 
  4. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK OUTER HINGE COVER (for LH Side)  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK INNER HINGE COVER (for LH Side)  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  7. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for RH Side) 
  8. REMOVE REAR SEAT CENTER HEADREST ASSEMBLY 
  9. DISCONNECT REAR SEAT CENTER OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  10. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK OUTER HINGE COVER (for RH Side)  (See REMOVAL )
  11. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK INNER HINGE COVER (for RH Side)  (See REMOVAL )
  12. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  13. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (for LH Side)  (See REMOVAL )
  14. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH (for LH Side)  (See REMOVAL )
  15. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (for RH Side)  (See REMOVAL )
  16. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH (for RH Side)  (See REMOVAL )
  17. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK HINGE SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)  (See REMOVAL )
  18. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH LH (for LH Side)  (See REMOVAL )
  19. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK HINGE SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)  (See REMOVAL )
  20. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH RH (for RH Side)  (See REMOVAL )
  21. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 
  22. REMOVE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE PROTECTOR (for LH Side) 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and fuel tank filler pipe protector.
  23. REMOVE REAR SPEED SENSOR LH (for LH Side) 
    1. Disconnect the rear speed sensor connector.
      Fig 1: Locating Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Protector Bolts
      G06035133Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the grommet of the rear speed sensor wire from the hole in the wheel well.
    3. Remove bolt A and separate the No. 3 sensor clamp.
      Fig 2: Locating Rear Speed Sensor Wire And Grommet
      G06035134Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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