Rear Abs Wheel-Speed Sensor Removal/Installation (AWD): Notes

CAUTION:

Do not allow a magnetized tool such as a magnetized screwdriver to come into contact with the ABS sensor rotor. If the ABS sensor rotor becomes magnetized it will be unable to read the ABS wheel speed sensor waveform correctly resulting in an ABS system malfunction to be determined and the inability to perform ABS control. If a magnetized object comes into contact with the ABS sensor rotor, it will be necessary to newly replace the rear drive shaft (ABS sensor rotor).

Switch the ignition ON (engine off).
Release the electric parking brake.
Switch the ignition off.
Remove the following parts:
1. Trunk covering (See TRUNK COVERING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Trunk board (See TRUNK BOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Trunk end trim (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Trunk side trim (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor connector.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Rear ABS Wheel-Speed Sensor Connector
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Press the grommet tabs in the direction of arrows (1) shown in the figure and detach them from the vehicle body.
Press the grommet in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure and press out the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor toward the outside of the vehicle.
Remove in the order indicated in the table.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

After installation, verify that there is no twisting in the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor.

Fig 2: Identifying Rear ABS Wheel-Speed Sensor Connector Components With Torque Specifications

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1	Electric parking brake motor gear unit connector
2	Bolt
3	Bolt
4	Bolt
5	Rear ABS wheel-speed sensor (See Rear ABS Wheel-speed Sensor Removal Note .)