Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
1. Disconnect the crankcase ventilation hose.
2. Disconnect the air cleaner outlet hose.
3. Remove the bolts and pull out the air cleaner resonator.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Air Cleaner Assembly
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NOTE: The resonator is plugged into the bracket.
Remove the air cleaner intake hose with the resonator.

Fig 2: Locating Air Cleaner Intake Hose With Resonator
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Disconnect the turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor electrical connector.

Fig 3: Locating Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) Sensor Electrical Connector
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Remove the TSS sensor bolt and sensor.
- Check the TSS sensor bore.
  
  Fig 4: Locating TSS Sensor Bolt
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Inspect the O-ring seal for nicks or cuts; install a new O-ring if necessary.

Fig 5: Locating O-Ring Seal
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