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Rear Speed Sensor: 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 REAR SPEED SENSOR RH 
    1. Install the sensor with the bolt.

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

      NOTE:
      • The rear speed sensor is easily damaged. When installing the rear speed sensor to the rear axle hub RH, do not use excessive force to rotate and install it.
      • Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the sensor tip.
      NOTE: Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the sensor tip.
      Fig 1: Locating Rear Speed Sensor Bolt
      G04949768Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE 
    1. Connect the connector (labeled A) to the rear speed sensor.
    2. Install the sensor clamp (labeled B) with the bolt (labeled C).

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

      NOTE: Do not twist the sensor wire when installing the damps.
      Fig 2: Locating Rear Speed Sensor Connector With Clamp And Bolt
      G04949770Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. for RH:

      Connect the pad wear indicator connector (labeled D).

    4. Install the sensor clamp (labeled E) with the nut (labeled F).

      Torque: 5.5 N*m (56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf) 

      NOTE: Do not twist the sensor wire when installing the clamps.
    5. Except for RH side of models with coil spring type suspension:
      1. Install the sensor clamp (labeled G) with the nut (labeled H).

        Torque: 5.5 N*m (56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf) 

      2. Connect the rear height control sensor connector (labeled I).
        Fig 3: Locating Sensor Clamp With Nut
        G04949771Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Insert the connector and grommet to the inside of the vehicle through the hole in the wheel house.
      Fig 4: Locating Speed Sensor Wire Grommet
      G04949772Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Connect the rear speed sensor wire connector.
      Fig 5: Locating Rear Speed Sensor Wire Connector
      G05848387Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL REAR WHEEL 

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

  4. INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER ASSEMBLY RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  5. INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER ASSEMBLY LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  6. INSTALL REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE  (See INSTALLATION )
  7. INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER FRONT  (See INSTALLATION )
  8. INSTALL COOLER COVER NO.1 (w/ Rear Cooler)  (See INSTALLATION )
  9. INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT NO. 2 TRIM HOOK (w/o Rear Cooler)  (See INSTALLATION )
  10. INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT NO. 1 LIGHT ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  11. INSTALL DECK TRIM SIDE BOARD LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  12. INSTALL DECK TRIM SIDE BOARD RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  13. INSTALL ROPE HOOK ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  14. INSTALL ROPE HOOK  (See INSTALLATION )
  15. INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  16. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  17. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  18. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 
    1. Perform initialization (see INITIALIZATION ).
      NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
  19. CHECK SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL 
    1. Check the speed sensor signal (see TEST MODE PROCEDURE  ).