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Removal and Installation

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. NOTE: The electrical connector is located in the engine compartment.
  3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  4. CAUTION: Care must be taken during the removal of the grommet to prevent damage. If the grommet is damaged, a new sensor may need to be installed, even though the sensor is functional in all other aspects.
  5. Remove the grommet from the body.
    • When removing the body grommet, rotate the grommet into a position which allows the use of a small screwdriver to release the tabs on the underside of the body grommet. These 2 tabs are located at right angles to the sensor wire.
      Fig 1: Locating Grommet From Body
      G04617744Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the front wheel speed sensor harness from the retainer.
  7. Remove the front wheel speed sensor harness-to-body bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb-in).
  8. Remove the front wheel speed sensor harness-to-strut bracket bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 15 N.m (11 lb-ft).
  9. Remove the front wheel speed sensor bolt from the wheel knuckle.
    • To install, tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb-in).
  10. NOTE: Clean off any foreign material that may have collected around the sensor before removal.
  11. Remove the front wheel speed sensor.
  12. NOTE: Thoroughly clean the mounting surface.
  13. To install, reverse the removal procedure.