How to replace the rear ABS sensor 2007 – 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2

Chapter 1:

Take off the wheels

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Turn off your vehicle’s ignition, set the parking brake.

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Loosen the wheel lug nuts on the rear wheels.

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Lift the rear of your vehicle. Place the vehicle on the jack stands. Don’t forget to put the wheels under the vehicle!

Chapter 2:

Remove the ABS sensor from the rear axle

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The ABS sensor is located behind the rear brake backing plate.

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The components to be removed are very often seized up, so don’t hesitate to brush and to use penetrating oil to make removal easier.

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Using a ratchet and a Torx T30 socket, unscrew the ABS sensor’s retaining bolt. Then, remove the sensor by jiggling it back and forth.

Chapter 3:

Remove the cable from its housings

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Using a fork, unclip the ABS sensor cable retaining clip located on the rear axle. Then, unclip the one located on the chassis.

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Disconnect the connector by pressing on the plastic tab and pulling it.

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Unclip the last retaining clip.

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You can now remove the cable.

Chapter 4:

Reconnect the ABS sensor connector

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Take the new sensor.

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Reclip the connector onto its support.

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Reconnect the connector. Then, reclip all of the ABS sensor cable retaining clips.

Chapter 5:

Clean

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Before installing the ABS sensor, we recommend that you thoroughly clean its location using a wire brush.

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Install the ABS sensor

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Insert the sensor into its housing. Then, retighten the retaining bolt.

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Finish tightening using a torque wrench.

Chapter 7:

Put the vehicle back on the ground

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Then, you will be able to put the wheel back on your vehicle.

Chapter 7:

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Put the car back on the ground and block the wheel properly.

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Operation complete.