How To Remove the VSS Write-Up for AT [With Pictures]
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How To Remove the VSS Write-Up for AT [With Pictures]
* I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES. DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK* MAKE SURE THE ENGINE IS COLD OR YOUR CAN GET SEVERELY BURNED. THAT IS ALL.
Took me about 20 minutes. Could have been done in like 10-15 minutes but bs always gets in your way![Embarrassment](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/redface.gif)
Tools required:
10mm socket
A Rag
Optional:
Extension or Philips screwdriver and flat head screwdriver.
Step 1:
Its better to work without the Air box/intake, so remove it. (Perfect opportunity to clean your TB/IACV/MAF)
![](http://i50.tinypic.com/2j1tz84.jpg)
VSS is located above the transmission. Follow the harness wrapped with the white tape (whatever it is).
![](http://i47.tinypic.com/2565kps.jpg)
![](http://i48.tinypic.com/30jjxc7.jpg)
Step 2:
VSS is bolted down with a 10mm bolt. Use a 10mm socket. You can also use a Philips screwdriver but I recommend a 10mm socket. You don't really need an extension. Use the picture above as a guidance to find the bolt. Its just one.
Now, some people said that it would very difficult to pull out the VSS but I didn't struggle. What I did was, twist the VSS to the left a little, then wiggle it back and forth and pull it up at the same time (I used a rag instead of using my bare-hand). *VSS might be covered in ATF*
New VSS from the dealer. Got it for $27.xx + tax = $30.xx
Comes with the harness and o-ring.
![](http://i48.tinypic.com/kdtpjl.jpg)
Hardest part for me was taking off the harness from the clip. I used a flat head screwdriver to push it.
![](http://i48.tinypic.com/ifctoj.jpg)
This was a b1tch for me to remove
took more than 5 minutes to remove and put the new harness in.
![](http://i45.tinypic.com/144ndf.jpg)
New VSS on the left, old VSS on the right
![](http://i49.tinypic.com/4rb6mo.jpg)
Final Step:
Push the VSS back in. Make sure the bolt is aligned perfectly to the transmission before you tighten it. **Use your hand first to make sure the bolt is screwing in** then tighten it with the 10mm socket.
Put your air box/intake back in. Turn on your A32 and make sure you don't have leaks and remove the CEL for the VSS if you haven't so. Go out for a drive
Took me about 20 minutes. Could have been done in like 10-15 minutes but bs always gets in your way
![Embarrassment](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/redface.gif)
Tools required:
10mm socket
A Rag
Optional:
Extension or Philips screwdriver and flat head screwdriver.
Step 1:
Its better to work without the Air box/intake, so remove it. (Perfect opportunity to clean your TB/IACV/MAF)
![](http://i50.tinypic.com/2j1tz84.jpg)
VSS is located above the transmission. Follow the harness wrapped with the white tape (whatever it is).
![](http://i47.tinypic.com/2565kps.jpg)
![](http://i48.tinypic.com/30jjxc7.jpg)
Step 2:
VSS is bolted down with a 10mm bolt. Use a 10mm socket. You can also use a Philips screwdriver but I recommend a 10mm socket. You don't really need an extension. Use the picture above as a guidance to find the bolt. Its just one.
Now, some people said that it would very difficult to pull out the VSS but I didn't struggle. What I did was, twist the VSS to the left a little, then wiggle it back and forth and pull it up at the same time (I used a rag instead of using my bare-hand). *VSS might be covered in ATF*
New VSS from the dealer. Got it for $27.xx + tax = $30.xx
Comes with the harness and o-ring.
![](http://i48.tinypic.com/kdtpjl.jpg)
Hardest part for me was taking off the harness from the clip. I used a flat head screwdriver to push it.
![](http://i48.tinypic.com/ifctoj.jpg)
This was a b1tch for me to remove
![Mad](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/mad.gif)
![](http://i45.tinypic.com/144ndf.jpg)
New VSS on the left, old VSS on the right
![](http://i49.tinypic.com/4rb6mo.jpg)
Final Step:
Push the VSS back in. Make sure the bolt is aligned perfectly to the transmission before you tighten it. **Use your hand first to make sure the bolt is screwing in** then tighten it with the 10mm socket.
![](http://i45.tinypic.com/17g84g.jpg)
Put your air box/intake back in. Turn on your A32 and make sure you don't have leaks and remove the CEL for the VSS if you haven't so. Go out for a drive
Last edited by Shift_A32B; 10-10-2012 at 04:49 PM.
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this is exactly what I did when I changed mine. You are exactly right about the twist and pull method(sucker popped right out). I had on a pair of gloves when I removed mine because that sensor is murder on bare hands. This is sticky material no doubt.
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Thank you for pointing that out. I know what I'll be doing tomorrow morning ![Dig](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/Diggin_a_hole.gif)
I replaced it because I got the code P0500...first thing that came into my head was the VSS....but dumb me didn't research before I bought the VSS. Then I realized that P0500 means that the Cluster is not making contact with the ECU....sigh. Well I'll be taking care of the cluster this weekend since CEL came back. ![bonk](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/bonk.gif)
Oh well, another old sensor taken care of that I won't have to worry about for another 15 years.
![Dig](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/Diggin_a_hole.gif)
![bonk](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/bonk.gif)
Oh well, another old sensor taken care of that I won't have to worry about for another 15 years.
![goofy](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/goof.gif)
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