Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 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 .
- 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.
- 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 N.m (80 lb-in).
- Remove the rear wheel speed sensor bolt from the wheel knuckle.
- To install, tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb-in).
- Remove the rear wheel speed sensor.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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.
NOTE:
Clean off any debris that may have collected around the sensor before removal.
NOTE:
Thoroughly clean the mounting surface.