Sephia GS Sedan L4-1.8L (1997)
2. Remove wheels to gain access to sensors and their cables. The procedures for removing both sensors are similar.
3. Remove the trunk interior side panel by withdrawing its six trim clips, and then disconnect the wheel speed sensor cable connector (located near
top of strut tower).
4. Remove rear seat bottom cushion. Cushion is released by pushing two button releases that are located along front lower edge, about one foot from
each end. Remove side bolster by removing the single bolt located at its bottom end.
5. Remove sensor cable feed-through grommet located in fender well and slide two additional cable grommets out of their bracket slots. Pull cable
into fender well.
6. Remove speed sensor's single mounting bolt and draw sensor out of its bore. Protect sensor body from damage when it is being serviced.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean the body of the sensor and the bore into which it will install. Put a light coating of oil on the body of the sensor and install it into its bore.
Retain it with the single mounting bolt.
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Tightening torque: 12-18 ft. lbs. (16-24 Nm).
2. Insert the sensor connector through the hole in the wheel well. Starting at the sensor, route the cable under the tab on the bottom of the strut (bend
tab down to secure the cable), insert the two cable grommets into their slots on the strut bracket, and reinstall wheel well feed-through grommet
into wheel well.
3. Route the sensor cable up to the top of the strut tower and reconnect its connector to harness connector. Be certain the connector is latched.
4. Reinstall the seat side bolster by loading its upper end and securing the bottom with a single bolt. Be certain that replacing the bolster has not
pined or damaged the sensor cable. Replace the seat cushion and latch its two button releases.
5. Replace the interior side panel in the truck and secure it with the six trim clips.
6. Replace the wheel and lower the vehicle. Tighten the four lug nuts.
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Tightening torque: 72 ft. lbs. (98 Nm).
CAUTION: Be certain that the sensor cable is properly routed in the fender-well area. It should be securely fastened, with no slack that could
allow cable to contact a moving tire.
7. Verify the gap between the sensor tip and the outside diameter of the wheel speed ring.
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Sensor gap: 0.012-0.043 inches (0.3-1.1 mm).
