CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The following procedure is for the LH side.
The rear speed sensor rotor is a component of the rear axle hub and bearing assembly. If the rear speed sensor rotor is malfunctioning, replace the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.
PROCEDURE
PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.
REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER LH
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL
Note
When disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.
REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER (for RH Side)
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM BOX (for RH Side)
REMOVE REAR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER (for RH Side)
REMOVE FRONT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER (for RH Side)
REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)
REMOVE FRONT UPPER LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER (for RH Side)
SEPARATE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER RH (for RH Side)
REMOVE REAR WHEEL
SEPARATE REAR WHEEL HOUSE LINER
Remove the 2 nuts and separate the rear wheel house liner.
REMOVE REAR SPEED SENSOR
for RH Side:
Turn back the luggage compartment trim cover RH until the rear speed sensor connector can be seen.
Disengage the rear speed sensor connector.
for LH Side:
Disengage the rear speed sensor connector.
Remove the 3 bolts and separate the rear speed sensor and 2 sensor clamps from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly and rear upper control arm assembly.
Note
Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the rear speed sensor tip.
Clean the speed sensor installation hole and the contact surfaces every time the rear speed sensor is removed.
Turn back the rear wheel house liner until the grommet can be disengaged.
Remove the 2 nuts and 2 sensor clamps.
Disengage the grommet and remove the rear speed sensor.