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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2001 🢒 Grand Prix 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 3.1L (LG8) 🢒 Vehicle Speed Sensor Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the right front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

    3. Object Number: 161100 Size: SH
  3. Remove the vehicle speed sensor VSS electrical connector.

    4. Object Number: 10516 Size: SH
  4. Remove the VSS bolt (9).
  5. Remove the VSS (10) from the extension case.

    6. Object Number: 10711 Size: SH
  6. Remove the O-ring (11) from the VSS (10).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 10711 Size: SH
  1. Install the O-ring (11) to the VSS (10).
  2. Install the VSS (10) to the extension case.

    3. Object Number: 10516 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the VSS bolt (9).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt (9) to 11 N·m (97 lb in).


    Object Number: 161100 Size: SH
  4. Connect the VSS electrical connector.
  5. Install the right front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  6. Lower the vehicle.