Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Removal/Installation [Aw6A-El]
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
- 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.
- If foreign materials are stuck to the VSS, 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 VSS during Installation.
- Remove the automatic transaxle. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-EL] .)
- Remove the VSS. (See Automatic Transaxle and Transfer Workshop Manual AW6A-EL.)