Repair Procedures: Removal

Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")
Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")
Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor (A).

Fig 1: Locate Vehicle Speed Sensor Connector
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Remove the vehicle speed sensor (A) and driven gear.
Tightening torque:

5.9 ~ 7.8 N.m (0.6 ~ 0.8 kgf.m, 4.3 ~ 5.8 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Remove Vehicle Speed Sensor
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NOTE: After removing speed sensor, be careful not to enter dust, foreign matters, etc in speed sensor hole.
Separate the vehicle speed sensor (A) and driven gear (B).

Fig 3: Separate Vehicle Speed Sensor And Driven Gear

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