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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove the electrical connector at the vehicle speed sensor.
  4. Remove the retaining stud and the sensor. Pull straight out in order to avoid damage to the case.
    Fig 1: Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) & Retaining Stud
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