Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Removal/Installation

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CAUTION:

If foreign materials are stuck to the sensor, disturbance by magnetic flux can cause sensor output to be abnormal and thereby negatively affect control. Make sure that foreign materials such as iron filings are not stuck to the sensor during installation.
Water or foreign objects entering the connector can cause a poor connection or corrosion. Be sure not to drop water or foreign objects on the connector when disconnecting it.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the aerodynamic under cover NO. 2. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove in the order indicated in the table.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

PARTS DESCRIPTION CHART

Fig 1: VSS, Connector And O-Ring With Torque Specification

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.