Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Subaru Outback and 2016 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents. >
Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the rear wheels.
Remove the trunk trim panel assembly - side (sedan model) or rear floor mat (OUTBACK model).
- Sedan model: < Ref. to REMOVAL , Trunk Room Trim. >
- OUTBACK model: Remove the rear floor mat and the spacer - rear floor mat.
Remove the rear ABS wheel speed sensor.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage the sensor.
- Do not apply excessive force to the sensor harness.
- Leave the sensor harness clamp (white arrow) on the vehicle side.
1. Disconnect the connector from the rear ABS wheel speed sensor, and remove the grommet.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Connector
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
2. Remove the harness clamp and bolts, and remove the rear ABS wheel speed sensor from the rear axle housing.
  - Sedan model
    
    Fig 2: Locating Harness Clamp And Bolts Of Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor - Sedan Model
    Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  - OUTBACK model
    
    Fig 3: Locating Harness Clamp And Bolts Of Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor - OUTBACK Model
    Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.