Front ABS Wheel Speed Sensor: Removal

1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2. Disconnect the ABS wheel speed sensor connector located next to the front strut mounting house in engine compartment.
3. Separate the sensor connector and vehicle securing clip. Apply force in the direction of (2) to unlock the pawl, and then slide the connector in the direction of (3). Pull out the connector to the tire side from grommet hole.
   CAUTION: Clip would break when removing the clip without separating sensor connector and clip.
   Fig 1: Separating Sensor Connector And Vehicle Securing Clip

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4. Remove the sensor harness bracket.
   Fig 2: Removing Sensor Harness Bracket

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5. Remove the bolts which secure sensor harness to front strut.
6. Remove the front ABS wheel speed sensor from front housing.

CAUTION:

• Be careful not to damage the sensor portion.
• Do not apply excessive force to the sensor harness.

Fig 3: Removing Front ABS Wheel Speed Sensor From Front Housing

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