Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor: Removal

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
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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.