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Repair Procedure: Removal

  1. Remove the rear wheel and tire.

    Tightening torque: 

    88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft)

  2. Remove the rear wheel speed sensor mounting bolt (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    7.8 ~ 9.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2 lb-ft)

    Fig 1: Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Mounting Bolt
    G07383640Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the rear seat back. Refer to REAR SEAT .
  4. Disconnect the rear wheel speed sensor connector.
  5. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    CAUTION: Install the rear sensor after lubricating the O-ring of sensor with the assembly fluid (RAREMAX AF-1) When inserting the sensor, take care the O-ring not to be damaged.