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Rear ABS Sensor: Removal

  1. Disconnect ground cable from battery.
  2. Lift-up the vehicle.
  3. Remove fuel tank cover.
    Fig 1: Removing Fuel Tank Cover
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  4. Disconnect rear ABS sensor connector.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Rear ABS Sensor Connector
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  5. Remove rear sensor harness from clip on body side.
    Fig 3: Removing Rear Sensor Harness From Clip On Body Side
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  6. Remove bolts which hold rear sensor harness brackets.
    Fig 4: Removing Bolts Which Hold Rear Sensor Harness Brackets (1 Of 3)
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    Fig 5: Removing Bolts Which Hold Rear Sensor Harness Brackets (2 Of 3)
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    Fig 6: Removing Bolts Which Hold Rear Sensor Harness Brackets (3 Of 3)
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  7. Remove rear ABS sensor from rear arm.
    Fig 7: Removing Rear ABS Sensor From Rear Arm
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  8. When inspecting rear tone wheel, remove rear drive shaft as rear tone wheel is unitized with BJ assembly of rear drive shaft.

    Refer to REMOVAL or REMOVAL , Rear Drive Shaft.

    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.