Repair Procedures: Removal

Remove the rear wheel & tire (A) from the rear hub.
Tightening torque:

88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb.ft)

Fig 1: Locating Rear Wheel & Tire
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NOTE: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).
Disconnect the rear wheel speed sensor connector (A).

Fig 2: Locating Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Connector
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Disconnect the rear speed wheel sensor cable.

Fig 3: Locating Rear Speed Wheel Sensor Cable
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Loosen the bolt (A) and then remove the rear wheel speed sensor cable bracket.

Fig 4: Locating Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Cable With Bracket Bolt
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Remove the rear seat.
(Refer to body - "REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY ")
Remove the door scuff trim.
(Refer to body - "DOOR SCUFF TRIM ")
Disconnect the rear wheel speed sensor connector.
Install in the reverse order of removal.