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FRONT SPEED SENSOR (for AWD): Installation

NOTE: While the battery is connected, even if the engine switch is off, the brake control system activates when the brake pedal is depressed or the door courtesy switch turns on. Therefore during servicing of the brake system components, do not operate the brake pedal and open/close the doors while the battery is connected.

HINT:

  1. INSTALL SPEED SENSOR FRONT RH 
    1. Install the sensor with the bolt.

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

      NOTE:
      • The speed sensor is easily damaged. When installing the speed sensor to the axle hub, do not use excessive force to rotate and install it.
      • Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the sensor tip.
      • Do not drop the sensor. If the sensor has been dropped, replace the sensor with a new one.
        Fig 1: Locating Front Speed Sensor And Bolt
        G05774122Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE 
    1. for LH side:
      1. Connect the connector to the front speed sensor.
      2. Install the sensor clamp with the bolt.

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

        NOTE: When installing the clamp, do not twist the wire harness.
        Fig 2: Locating Front Speed Sensor To Connector And Sensor Clamp With Bolt (LH)
        G05774124Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. for RH side:
      1. Connect the connector to the front speed sensor.
      2. Install the sensor clamp with the bolt.

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

        NOTE: When installing the clamp, do not twist the wire harness.
      3. Connect the pad wear indicator connector.
        Fig 3: Locating Front Speed Sensor To Connector And Sensor Clamp With Bolt (RH)
        G05774125Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the 2 sensor clamps with the 2 bolts.

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

      NOTE: Do not twist the sensor wire when installing the clamps.
      Fig 4: Locating Sensor Clamps With Bolts
      G05774126Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Attach the 2 sensor clips.
      NOTE: When installing the clips, do not twist the wire harness.
    5. Connect the sensor connector.
    6. Connect the front fender liner.
    7. Fig 5: Locating Front Fender Liner And Sensor Clips
      G05774127Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL 

    Torque: 140 N*m (1428 kgf*cm, 103 ft.*lbf) 

  4. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).
  5. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  6. CHECK SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL 
    1. Check the speed sensor signal (See TEST MODE PROCEDURE  ).