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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Fig 1: Mounting Bolt Locations For Front Transaxle Brace
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  3. Remove the bolts (1, 3) securing the front transaxle brace (2) to the transaxle and right cylinder head.
  4. Remove the electrical connector at the vehicle speed sensor.
  5. Fig 2: Identifying Sensor & Retaining Bolt
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  6. Remove the retaining bolt (131) and the sensor (130). Twisting the sensor while pulling outward will aid in removal.