Rear ABS Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Subaru Outback, 2003 Subaru Legacy, and 2003 Subaru Baja. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect battery ground cable.
Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove fuel tank covers.

Fig 1: Removing Fuel Tank Cover
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Disconnect rear ABS sensor connector.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Rear ABS Sensor Connector
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Remove rear sensor harness from clip on body side.

Fig 3: Removing Rear Sensor Harness From Clip On Body Side
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Remove bolts which hold rear sensor harness brackets.

Fig 4: Removing Rear Sensor Harness Brackets Bolt (1 Of 3)
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Fig 5: Removing Rear Sensor Harness Brackets Bolt (2 Of 3)
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Fig 6: Removing Rear Sensor Harness Brackets Bolt (3 Of 3)
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Remove rear ABS sensor from rear arm.

Fig 7: Removing Rear ABS Sensor From Rear Arm
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When inspecting rear tone wheel, remove rear drive shaft as rear tone wheel is unitized with BJ assembly of rear drive shaft.
< Ref. to REAR AXLE SHAFTS - Baja, REAR AXLE SHAFTS - Legacy, orREAR AXLE SHAFTS - Outback.>
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage pole piece located at tip of the sensor and teeth faces during removal.
- Do not pull sensor harness during removal.