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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Remove the wheel & tire (A).

    Tightening Torque: 

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

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  2. Remove the rear wheel speed sensor from the hub assembly.
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  3. Loosen the wheel speed sensor cable bracket nut (A), bolt (B) and then remove the cable.

    Tightening Torque: 

    A: 6.8 - 10.7 N.m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.0 - 7.9 lb.ft)

    B: 8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb.ft)

    G12350285Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the rear seat back.

    (Refer to REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY (PHEV) "Seat & Power Seat")

  5. Disconnect the connector then remove the rear wheel speed sensor.