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Front Speed Sensor: Installation: Installation

HINT: 

  1. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR 
    1. Install the resin clamp and front speed sensor with the bolt.
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Resin Clamp
      Fig 1: Resin Clamp And Front Speed Sensor With The Bolt
      GTY349272Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

      NOTE:
      • Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the front speed sensor tip.
      • Firmly insert the front speed sensor body into the knuckle before tightening the bolt.
      • After installing the front speed sensor to the knuckle, make sure that there is no clearance between the front speed sensor stay and knuckle. Also make sure that no foreign matter is stuck between the parts.
      • Before installing the clamp, firmly insert the points of the clamp into the installation holes.
    2. Temporarily install the No. 1 sensor clamp.
      Fig 2: Stopper Hole & No. 1 Sensor Clamp
      GTY357670Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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      *1 Stopper Hole
      *2 No. 1 Sensor Clamp
      NOTE:

      Be sure to insert the No. 1 sensor clamp into the stopper hole while installing the No. 1 sensor clamp.

    3. Install the front brake flexible hose and No. 1 sensor clamp together to the shock absorber with the bolt.
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      *1 No. 1 Sensor Clamp
      *2 Front Brake Flexible Hose

      Torque: 19 N*m (194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 3: Remove The Bolt, No. 1 Sensor Clamp
      GTY285495Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Do not twist the wire harness for the front speed sensor when installing it.
      • A bolt tightens the brake flexible hose and front speed sensor together. Make sure that the flexible hose is positioned over the front speed sensor.
    4. Install the No. 2 sensor clamp to the body with the bolt.
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      *1 No. 2 Sensor Clamp

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

      Fig 4: Remove The Bolt And No. 2 Sensor Clamp
      GTY266375Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Install the 2 clamps and connect the front speed sensor connector.
      Fig 5: Identifying Front Speed Sensor Connector And Clamps
      GTY203892Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Install the front fender liner with the 5 clips and 3 screws.
      Fig 6: Remove The 5 Clips And 3 Screws
      GTY279740Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Install the 2 pin hold clips.
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      *1 Correct
      *2 Incorrect
      Fig 7: 2 Pin Hold Clips
      GTY348210Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Insert the pin hold clips with the slots aligned vertically. Do not rotate the clips after inserting them. After installation, confirm that the slots are vertical.

      HINT: 

      Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  2. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL 

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

  3. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE:

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION .

  4. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL 

    HINT: 

    Refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE .