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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Protector And Protector Bolts
    GM839756Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the fuel tank filler pipe protector bolts (2) and remove the fuel tank filler pipe protector (1).
  2. Remove the rear seat bottom and seat back. Refer to Seat Back Replacement - Rear Split Folding in Seats.
  3. Fig 2: Electrical Connector
    GM839762Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: The wheel speed sensor is serviceable only as an assembly. Do NOT attempt to service the sensor harness pigtail.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the wheel speed sensor.
  5. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  6. Pull the sensor harness and grommet out through the body.
  7. Fig 3: Speed Sensor Harness And Bolt
    GM839772Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the bolt (2) which retains the wheel speed sensor harness (1) to the vehicle.
  9. Fig 4: Speed Sensor Bolt And Nut
    GM839777Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the bolt (1) and nut (2) which retains the wheel speed sensor harness to the upper arm and suspension member.
  11. Fig 5: Speed Sensor And Retaining Bolt
    GM839787Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the wheel speed sensor retaining bolt (1) and remove the wheel speed sensor (2) from suspension knuckle.