Rear Speed Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lexus RX 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

DISCONNECT SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR
1. Remove the rear seat, scuff plate and rear seat side garnish.
2. Disconnect the speed sensor connector, and pull out the sensor wire harness with the grommet.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Speed Sensor Connector
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REMOVE SPEED SENSOR
1. Remove the 2 clamp bolts holding the sensor wire harness to the body and shock absorber.
  - Torque: 5.0 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in..lbf)
  Fig 2: Locating Speed Sensor
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2. Remove the bolt, O-ring (2WD) and speed sensor from the axle carrier.
  Torque:
  - 2WD: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in..lbf)
  - 4WD: 20 N.m (200 kgf.cm, 14 ft.lbf)