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Front Speed Sensor: Replacement

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  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
  2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER 
  3. REMOVE FRONT SPEED SENSOR 
    1. Disconnect the connector of the speed sensor front LH.
      Fig 1: Disconnecting Connector Of Speed Sensor Front LH
      G00933345Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt A and the bolt B. Remove the speed sensor front clamps from the body and front shock absorber.

      HINT:

      The bolt B is tightened together with the brake flexible hose clamp.

      Fig 2: Removing Bolt A And Bolt B
      G00933346Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the clip from the front shock absorber.
      Fig 3: Removing Clip From Front Shock Absorber
      G00933347Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the bolt and speed sensor front.
    NOTE: Do not attach any foreign matter to the tip or connecting portion of the speed sensor front.
  4. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR 
    NOTE: Do not twist the speed sensor front wire harnesses during installation.
    1. Install the speed sensor front with the bolt.
      1. Torque:  8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in..lbf)
      Fig 4: Installing Speed Sensor Front
      G00933348Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: Check that there is no foreign matter attached to the tip and connecting portion of the speed sensor front.

      HINT:

      Clean the connecting portion of the speed sensor front.

    2. Install the clip to the front shock absorber.
    3. Install the speed sensor front clamps to the body and front shock absorber with a bolt A and a bolt B.

      Torque: 

      1. 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in..lbf) (bolt A) 
      2. 19 N.m (192 kgf.cm, 14 ft.lbf) (bolt B) 
      Fig 5: Installing Speed Sensor Front Clamps To Body
      G00933349Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: Tighten the bolt B together with the brake flexible hose clamp and speed sensor front clamp. The brake flexible hose clamp should be placed above.
    4. Connect the connector of speed sensor front.
      Fig 6: Connecting Connector Of Speed Sensor Front
      G00933350Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL FRONT FENDER LINER 
  6. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL 
    1. Torque:  103 N.m (1,050 kgf.cm, 76 ft.lbf)
  7. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (SEE  TEST MODE PROCEDURE  )