Removal and Installation

Remove the wheel and tire.

CAUTION: Care must be taken during the removal of the plug to prevent damage. If the plug is damaged, a new sensor may need to be installed even though the sensor is functional in all other aspects.

Fig 1: Identifying Body Plug

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Remove the grommet from the body.
- When removing the body plug, rotate the plug into a position which allows the use of a small screwdriver to release the tabs on the underside of the body plug. These 2 tabs are located at right angles to the sensor wire.
Disconnect the sensor wiring.

Fig 2: Identifying Sensor Wiring
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Detach the bolt.

Fig 3: Identifying Bolt
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Remove the bolts.

Fig 4: Identifying Bolts
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NOTE: Clean off any dirt that may have collected around the sensor before removal.

Fig 5: Identifying Sensor Bolt

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Remove the bolt and the sensor.

CAUTION: If a new rear wheel knuckle has previously been installed, it will be necessary to retain the wheel speed sensor wiring harness using a nylon tie-strap or damage to the wiring harness can occur.

Fig 6: Identifying Nylon Tie - Strap

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If necessary, using a nylon tie-strap, attach the wheel speed sensor wiring harness retainer bracket to the parking brake cable as shown.

NOTE: Thoroughly clean the sensor mounting surface.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.