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Rear Vehicle Speed Sensor: Removal

  1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  3. Remove the intercooler. (Turbo model) < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Intercooler. >
  4. Remove the air intake chamber. (Non-turbo model) < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Air Intake Chamber. >
  5. Disconnect the following connectors.
    • Turbo model
      1. Transmission harness connectors
        Fig 1: Disconnecting Transmission Harness Connectors (Turbo Model)
        G03831695Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      2. Front oxygen (A/F) sensor
      Fig 2: Disconnecting Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor (Turbo Model)
      G03831696Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • Non-turbo model
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor (Non-Turbo Model)
    G03831697Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the transmission harness connector and front oxygen (A/F) sensor connector from the stay.
  7. Lift-up the vehicle.
  8. Clean the transmission exterior.
  9. Drain ATF completely. < Ref. to , REPLACEMENT , Automatic Transmission Fluid. >
  10. Remove the center exhaust pipe, rear exhaust pipe and muffler. (Turbo model) < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe.> < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe.> < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Muffler. >
  11. Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. (Non-turbo model) < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe.> < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Muffler. >
  12. Remove the heat shield cover.
  13. Remove the propeller shaft. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Propeller Shaft. >
  14. Place the transmission jack under transmission.
    NOTE: Make sure that the support plate of transmission jack does not touch the crossmember.
  15. Remove the transmission rear crossmember bolt.
    Fig 4: Removing Transmission Rear Crossmember Bolt
    G03831698Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Lower the transmission jack.
    NOTE: Do not separate the transmission jack and transmission.
  17. Remove the oil charge pipe. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Oil Charge Pipe. >
  18. Remove the ATF cooler inlet and outlet pipes.
    NOTE: When removing the outlet pipe, be careful not to lose the ball and spring used with retaining screw.
  19. Disconnect the connector from turbine speed sensor 1.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Connector From Turbine Speed Sensor 1
    G03831699Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Remove the rear vehicle speed sensor.
    Fig 6: Removing Rear Vehicle Speed Sensor
    G03831700Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Remove the oil pan.
  22. Disconnect the control valve connector and front vehicle speed sensor connector.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Control Valve Connector And Front Vehicle Speed Sensor Connector
    G03831701Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  23. Remove the control valve body.
    Fig 8: Removing Control Valve Body
    G03831702Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  24. Remove the bolt securing harness of transmission main case.
    Fig 9: Removing Bolt Securing Harness Of Transmission Main Case
    G03831703Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  25. Remove the harness assembly.
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