Front Vehicle Speed Sensor: Removal

Set up the vehicle on a lift.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Remove the air cleaner case or air intake chamber. (Non-TURBO model)
< Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case. >
Remove the intercooler. (TURBO model)
< Ref. to REMOVAL , Intercooler. >
Disconnect the transmission connector.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Transmission Connector
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Remove the pitching stopper. < Ref. to , REMOVALS . >
Remove the transmission connector from stay.
Lift-up the vehicle.
Clean the transmission exterior.
Drain the ATF completely.
NOTE: Tighten the ATF drain plug after draining the ATF.

Tightening torque:

25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Identifying Oil Pan, Drain Plug
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Remove the front, center, exhaust pipes and muffler. (Non-TURBO model)
< Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe. >, < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > and < Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler. >
Remove the center, rear exhaust pipe and muffler. (TURBO model)
< Ref. to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe. >, < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > and < Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler. >
Remove the shield cover. (If equipped)
Remove the propeller shaft. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Propeller Shaft. >
Place the transmission jack under transmission.
NOTE: Make sure that the support plates of transmission jack don't touch the crossmember.
Remove the transmission rear crossmember bolts.

Fig 4: Removing Transmission Rear Crossmember Bolts
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Lower the AT jack.
NOTE: Do not separate the AT jack and transmission.
Remove the oil cooler inlet and outlet pipe.
NOTE: When removing the outlet pipe, be careful not to lose balls and springs used with retaining screws.
Remove the front vehicle speed sensor and torque converter turbine speed sensor.

Fig 5: Removing Front Vehicle Speed Sensor And Torque Converter Turbine Speed Sensor
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Remove the rear vehicle speed sensor. (Non-TURBO model)

Fig 6: Removing Rear Vehicle Speed Sensor (Non-Turbo Model)
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Disconnect rear vehicle speed sensor connector. (TURBO model)

Fig 7: Disconnecting Rear Vehicle Speed Sensor Connector (Turbo Model)
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Remove the oil pan.
Disconnect the duty solenoid connectors, and then disconnect the ATF temperature sensor from control valve body. (Non-TURBO model)

Fig 8: Disconnecting Duty Solenoid Connectors And ATF Temperature Sensor
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Disconnect control valve connector and transmission ground. (TURBO model)

Fig 9: Disconnecting Control Valve Connector And Transmission Ground
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Remove the harness assembly.