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Disconnect the ground cable from battery. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note. >
NOTE: For the 12 volt engine restart battery, disconnect the ground terminal from 12V engine restart battery sensor.
Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the rear wheels.
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. Tilt the backrest assembly of the rear seat forward.
2. Remove the clips located at the bottom of the cover COMPL - rear backrest LH and RH of the rear seat back.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Cover COMPL Clips
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3. Remove the mat - rear floor CTR.
4. Release the clips and side spacers, then detach the sub-trunk box.
5. Remove the clips and detach the side spacers.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Clips And Side Spacers
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6. Remove the cap - rear strut.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Cap - Rear Strut
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7. Remove the clips, and disconnect the rear ABS wheel speed sensor connector.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Connector
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8. Remove the grommet from the rear wheel housing, and pull out the connector of the rear ABS wheel speed sensor.
9. Remove the harness clip and bolt, and remove the rear ABS wheel speed sensor.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Harness Clip And Bolt
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