REAR SPEED SENSOR (for AWD): Removal

HINT:

• Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.
• The following procedure is for the LH side.
• If the sensor rotor needs to be replaced, replace it together with the rear drive shaft assembly.

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
   NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).
2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 
3. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH  (See REMOVAL )
4. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH  (See REMOVAL )
5. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Tonneau Cover)  (See REMOVAL )
6. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
7. REMOVE NO. 3 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
8. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX LH  (See REMOVAL )
9. REMOVE NO. 2 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
10. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX RH  (See REMOVAL )
11. REMOVE NO. 1 DECK BOARD  (See REMOVAL )
12. REMOVE REAR SEAT SUB FLOOR PANEL ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
13. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE  (See REMOVAL )
14. REMOVE RECLINING REMOTE CONTROL BEZEL LH  (See REMOVAL )
15. REMOVE LUGGAGE HOLD BELT STRIKER ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
16. DISCONNECT REAR SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
17. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
18. REMOVE REAR SPEED SENSOR 
    1. Disconnect the rear speed sensor connector.

       Text in Illustration 

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       *1

       Grommet

       Fig 1: Locating Rear Speed Sensor

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    2. Disconnect the grommet of the rear speed sensor wire from the hole of the wheel house.

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       *1	No. 2 Clamp
       *2	No. 1 Clamp

    3. Remove the 2 bolts, No. 1 clamp and No. 2 clamp from the body and absorber.
       Fig 2: Locating No. 1 Clamp And No. 2 Clamp Bolts

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    4. Remove the bolt and rear speed sensor from the carrier.
       NOTE: Keep the sensor tip and rear speed sensor installation hole free from foreign matter.
       Fig 3: Locating Rear Speed Sensor Bolt

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