Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING -- ESCAPE, ESCAPE HYBRID, MARINER & MARINER HYBRID .

NOTE: 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.

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 grommet. These 2 tabs are located at right angles to the sensor wire.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Tabs And Right Angles To Sensor Wire
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the rear wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
Remove the rear wheel speed sensor harness from the harness retainer.
Remove the 3 rear wheel speed sensor harness bolts.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

NOTE: Clean off any debris that may have collected around the sensor before removal.

Remove the rear wheel speed sensor bolt from the wheel knuckle.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
Remove the rear wheel speed sensor.

NOTE: Thoroughly clean the mounting surface.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.