Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Removal/Installation

CAUTION:

• Do not allow foreign material or water to penetrate the connector. Otherwise, it could cause poor contact and corrosion.
• When installing the VSS, verify that there is no foreign material on the sensor such as metal shavings. If there is foreign material on the sensor part for the VSS such as metal shavings, the sensor output will malfunction due to magnetic flux and result in deterioration in the control.

1. Remove the battery cover. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the aerodynamic under cover. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Remove the insulator from the transaxle.
   Fig 1: VSS Insulator And Bolts With Torque Specification

   Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
5. Remove in the order shown below.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 2: VSS, Connector And O-Ring With Torque Specification

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.