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Front Vehicle Speed Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
  2. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Terminal From Battery
    G01998830Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the air cleaner case (Non-turbo model). See REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case.
  4. Remove the intercooler (Turbo model). See REMOVAL , Intercooler.
  5. Disconnect the transmission connector.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Transmission Connector
    G01998831Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the transmission connector from stay.
  7. Lift up the vehicle.
  8. Clean the transmission exterior.
  9. Drain the ATF completely.
    NOTE: Tighten the ATF drain plug after draining the ATF.
    1. Tightening torque:  25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
    Fig 3: Draining ATF Completely
    G01998832Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the front, center, rear exhaust pipes and the muffler (Non-turbo model). See REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe, REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe, REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe and REMOVAL , Muffler.
  11. Remove the center and rear exhaust pipes and the muffler (Turbo model). See REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe, REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe and REMOVAL , Muffler.
    CAUTION: When removing the exhaust pipes, be careful each exhaust pipe does not drop out.
  12. Remove the shield cover (if equipped)
  13. Remove the propeller shaft. See pREMOVAL , Propeller Shaft.
  14. Place the transmission jack under crossmember.
    NOTE: Place a cloth or other cushioning material between the crossmember and transmission.
  15. Remove the transmission rear crossmember bolts.
    Fig 4: Removing Transmission Rear Crossmember Bolts
    G01998833Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Lower the AT jack.
    NOTE: Do not separate the AT jack and transmission.
  17. Remove the oil cooler outlet pipe.
    CAUTION: When removing the outlet pipe, be careful not to lose balls and springs used with retaining screws.
  18. Remove front and rear vehicle speed sensors and the torque converter turbine speed sensor.
    • Front vehicle speed sensor and torque converter turbine speed sensor 
      Fig 5: Removing Front & Rear Vehicle Speed Sensors
      G01998834Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • Rear vehicle speed sensor 
      Fig 6: Removing Rear Vehicle Speed Sensor
      G01998835Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Remove the oil pan.
  20. Disconnect the duty solenoid connectors and remove the ATF temperature sensor. Remove the connectors from clip and disconnect the connectors.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Duty Solenoid Connectors
    G01998836Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Remove the harness assembly.
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