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. (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 REMOVAL . >
Remove the transmission connector from stay.
Lift-up the vehicle.
Clean the transmission exterior.
Drain the ATF completely.
NOTE: Tighten the drain plug (ATF) after draining the ATF.
1. Tightening torque: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
Fig 3: Identifying Drain Plug (ATF) For Tightening
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Remove the front, center and rear exhaust pipes and muffler. (Non-turbo model)
< Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe . > < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe . > < 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 . > < Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler . >
Remove the heat shield cover. (If equipped)
Remove the propeller shaft.
Place the transmission jack under transmission.
NOTE: Make sure that the support plates of transmission jack don't touch the oil pan.
Remove the transmission rear crossmember bolts.

Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Rear Crossmember Bolts
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Lower the AT jack.
NOTE: Do not separate the AT jack and transmission.
Remove the ATF cooler inlet and outlet pipe.
CAUTION: When Identifying the outlet pipe, be careful not to lose balls and springs used with retaining screws.
Remove the front and rear vehicle speed sensor and torque converter turbine speed sensor.
- Front vehicle speed sensor and torque converter, turbine speed sensor
Fig 5: Identifying Vehicle Speed Sensor And Torque Converter Turbine Speed Sensor
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Disconnect the rear vehicle speed sensor connector.
- Rear vehicle speed sensor
  - NON-TURBO MODEL
    
    Fig 6: Identifying Front And Rear Vehicle Speed Sensor (Non-Turbo Model)
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  - TURBO MODEL
Fig 7: Identifying Front And Rear Vehicle Speed Sensor (Turbo Model)
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Remove the oil pan.
Remove the duty solenoids connector and ATF temperature sensor. Remove the connectors from clip and disconnect the connectors.

Fig 8: Disconnecting Connectors
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Disconnect the control valve connector and ground cable. (Turbo model)

Fig 9: Disconnecting Control Valve Connector
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Remove the transmission harness assembly.