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Repair Procedures: 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: 

    6.9 - 10.8 N.m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 - 8.0 lb.ft)

    Fig 1: Locating Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Mounting Bolt
    G12163892Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the rear wheel speed sensor cable mounting bolt.
  4. Remove the rear wheel house trim.

    (Refer to Body - "REAR WHEEL HOUSE TRIM ")

  5. Disconnect the rear wheel speed sensor connector and than remove the rear wheel speed sensor.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    CAUTION: Install the rear sensor after lubricating the O-ring of sensor with the assembly fluid (RARE MAX AF-1) When inserting the sensor, take care the O-ring not to be damaged.