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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 the engine compartment.
  3. Separate the sensor connector and vehicle securing clip. Apply force in the direction of (2) to unlock the claw, 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: Identifying Connector And Clip
    G05020213Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the sensor harness bracket.
    Fig 2: Locating Sensor Harness Bracket
    G05020214Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the bolts which secure the sensor harness to the front strut.
  6. Remove the front ABS wheel speed sensor from housing.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to damage the sensor.
    • Do not apply excessive force to the sensor harness.
      Fig 3: Locating Sensor Harness Bolts
      G05020215Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.