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Front Speed Sensor: Removal: Removal

NOTE:

While the auxiliary battery is connected, even if the power switch is off, the brake control system activates when the brake pedal is depressed or any door courtesy switch is turned on. Therefore, when servicing the brake system components, do not depress the brake pedal or open/close the doors while the auxiliary battery is connected.

HINT: 

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM AUXILIARY BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL 

    Refer to REMOVAL

  2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side. Refer to REMOVAL .

  3. REMOVE FRONT SPEED SENSOR 
    1. Remove the 2 clamps and disconnect the front speed sensor connector.
      Fig 1: Identifying Speed Sensor Wire, Clamps & Connector
      GTY337169Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt and No. 2 sensor clamp from the body.
      Fig 2: Identifying No. 2 Sensor Clamp And Fastener
      GTY225023Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 No. 2 Sensor Clamp
    3. Remove the bolt, No. 1 sensor clamp and front brake flexible hose together from the shock absorber assembly.
      Fig 3: Identifying Shock Absorber Assembly, No. 1 Sensor Clamp Front Brake Flexible Hose & Bolt
      GTY227458Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 No. 1 Sensor Clamp
      *2 Front Brake Flexible Hose
    4. Remove the clamp from the shock absorber assembly.
    5. Remove the bolt and front speed sensor.
      Fig 4: Identifying Speed Sensor & Bolt
      GTY337167Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the front speed sensor tip.
      • Clean the speed sensor installation hole and the contact surfaces every time the front speed sensor is removed.