Rear Abs Wheel-Speed Sensor Removal/Installation: Notes

CAUTION:

• Do not allow a magnetized tool such as a magnetized screwdriver to come into contact with the ABS sensor rotor. If the ABS sensor rotor becomes magnetized it will be unable to read the ABS wheel speed sensor waveform correctly resulting in an ABS system malfunction to be determined and the inability to perform ABS control. If a magnetized object comes into contact with the ABS sensor rotor, it will be necessary to newly replace the rear drive shaft (ABS sensor rotor).

1. Remove the trunk board. (See TRUNK BOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Remove the trunk end trim. (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Remove the rear scuff plate. (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Remove the trunk side trim. (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
5. Disconnect the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor connector.
6. Press the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor tabs and press out the sensor toward the outside of the vehicle.
7. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
9. After installation, verify that there is no twisting in the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor.
   Fig 1: Disconnecting Rear ABS Wheel-Speed Sensor Connector

   Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Fig 2: Rear ABS Wheel-Speed Sensor Components Locations With Torque Specifications

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.