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Abs Speed Sensor Front LH: Replacement

NOTE: Replace the RH side by the same procedure as the LH side.
  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
  2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER LH 
  3. REMOVE SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH 
    1. Disconnect the speed sensor wire harness clamp from the body.
    2. Disconnect the speed sensor connector.
      Fig 1: Disconnecting Speed Sensor Connector
      G02865609Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 2 clamp bolts holding the sensor harness from the body and shock absorber.
      Fig 2: Removing Sensor Harness Clamps From Body & Shock Absorber
      G02865610Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the bolt and speed sensor front LH.
    5. Fig 3: Removing Speed Sensor Front LH
      G02865611Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    NOTE: Keep on the sensor tip clean.
  4. INSTALL SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH 
    1. Install the speed sensor front LH with the bolt
      Fig 4: Installing Speed Sensor Front LH & Bolt
      G02865612Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

      NOTE: Make sure the sensor tip is clean.
    2. Install the sensor harness clamp with the 2 bolts "A" and "B" to the body and shock absorber.
      Fig 5: Installing Sensor Harness Clamp To Body & Shock Absorber
      G02865613Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 

      Bolt A: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf) 

      Bolt B: 29 N.m (296 kgf.cm, 21 ft.lbf) 

    3. Connect the speed sensor connector.
    4. Fig 6: Connecting Speed Sensor Connector
      G02865614Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Connect the speed sensor wire harness clamp to the body.
  5. INSTALL FRONT FENDER LINER LH 
  6. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL 

    Torque: 103 N.m (1,050 kgf.cm, 76 ft.lbf) 

  7. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (See  PRE-CHECK  )