Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement

Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (AWD)

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the fuel tank filler pipe protector bolts (2) and remove the fuel tank filler pipe protector (1).
2. Remove the rear seat bottom and seat back. Refer to Rear Split Folding Seat Back Replacement (Rear Split Folding Seat Back Replacement).

Note: The wheel speed sensor is serviceable only as an assembly. Do NOT attempt to service the sensor harness pigtail.

3. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the wheel speed sensor.
4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
5. Pull the sensor harness and grommet out through the body.

6. Remove the bolt (2) which retains the wheel speed sensor harness (1) to the vehicle.

7. Remove the bolt (1) and nut (2) which retains the wheel speed sensor harness to the upper arm and suspension member.

8. Remove the wheel speed sensor retaining bolt (1) and remove the wheel speed sensor (2) from suspension knuckle.

Installation Procedure

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

1. Install the wheel speed sensor (2) to the steering knuckle.

Tighten the rear wheel speed sensor bolt (1) to 8 Nm (71 lb in).

2. Install the bolt (1) and nut (2) which retains the wheel speed sensor harness to the upper arm and suspension member.

Tighten the bolt and nut bolt to 5 Nm (44 lb in).

3. Install the bolt (2) which retains the wheel speed sensor harness (1) to the vehicle.

Tighten the bolt and nut bolt to 5 Nm (44 lb in).

4. Reposition the wheel speed pigtail harness through the body. Install the grommet.
5. Connect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector (1).
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Install the rear seat bottom and seat back. Refer to Rear Split Folding Seat Back Replacement (Rear Split Folding Seat Back Replacement).

8. Install the fuel tank filler pipe protector (1). Secure with 3 bolts (2).
9. Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle).