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Removal Procedure

WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning .
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (V-Series) and Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Base) .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (October 4th 2015 and Earlier) and Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (October 5th 2015 and Later) .
  3. Remove the front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (V-Series) and Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Non V-Series) .
  4. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector and release the connector clip (1) from the vehicle frame.
    Fig 1: Wheel Speed Sensor Electrical Connector Clip
    GM2809432Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Release the wheel speed sensor harness clip (1) from the vehicle frame.
    Fig 2: Wheel Speed Sensor Harness Clip
    GM2809435Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Release the wheel speed sensor harness clips (1) from the front brake hose.
    Fig 3: Wheel Speed Sensor Harness Clips
    GM2809442Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Release the wheel speed sensor harness retainer (1) from the strut bracket.
    Fig 4: Wheel Speed Sensor Harness Retainer
    GM2809444Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Clean the wheel speed sensor mounting area on the steering knuckle of any accumulated dirt and debris.
  9. Remove the wheel speed sensor bolt (1).
    Fig 5: Wheel Speed Sensor Bolt
    GM2809446Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Remove the wheel speed sensor from the steering knuckle.