Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor: Removal

Disconnect the ground cable from battery. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note. >
NOTE: For models other than STI model, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the rear wheels.
Take out the trunk mat.
Tilt the backrest assembly of the rear seat forward.
Remove the clips located at the bottom of the cover COMPL - rear backrest LH and RH of the rear seat back.

Fig 1: Locating Clips Of Cover COMPL - Rear Backrest LH And RH
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Remove the clips, and turn over the trim panel - trunk side.

Fig 2: Identifying Clips Of Trim Panel - Trunk Side
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Remove the rear ABS wheel speed sensor.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage the sensor.
- Do not apply excessive force to the sensor harness.
- Leave the sensor harness clamp on the vehicle side.
1. Disconnect the connector of the rear ABS wheel speed sensor.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Connector
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2. Remove the grommet from the rear wheel housing, and pull out the connector of the rear ABS wheel speed sensor.
3. Remove the clip and bolt on the harness clamp, and remove the rear ABS wheel speed sensor.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Clip And Bolt Of Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor
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