2012 Toyota Matrix Base, Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Front Speed Sensor: Removal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Toyota Matrix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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.
  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
  3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 2
  4. REMOVE FRONT SPEED SENSOR 
    1. Disconnect the front speed sensor connector.
      Fig 1: Remove/Install Front Speed Sensor Connector And Wire Harness Clamp
      GTY204735Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the front speed sensor wire harness clamp from the body.
    3. Remove the bolt and No. 2 sensor clamp from the body.
      Fig 2: Locating No. 2 Sensor Clamp And Bolt
      GTY216111Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the bolt and separate the brake flexible hose.
      Fig 3: Remove/Install Brake Flexible Hose Bolt
      GTY188434Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Remove the No. 1 sensor clamp from the shock absorber.
      Fig 4: Locating No. 1 Sensor Clamp
      GTY226772Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Remove the clamp.
      Fig 5: Remove/Install Front Speed Sensor Clamp
      GTY204979Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Remove the bolt and front speed sensor.
      Fig 6: Remove/Install Front Speed Sensor Bolt
      GTY175123Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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