Friday, October 2, 2015

Disconnect An Antilock Brake Wiring Connector

Latest vehicles include all trundle sensors called wheel speed sensors. These sensors mail trundle quickness cue to the ABS direction module terminated a wire connexion to the driver's seat module. Provided these sensors cook not advantage exactly, braking step Testament handle erratically and could account accident or injury whether the brakes handle at the mistake continuance. Checking and replacing ABS break sensors is an easy job but must be done according to the service manual for your vehicle.


Instructions


Disconnecting a wheel speed sensor


1. Loosen the lock nut with an open end box end wrench. Turn the wrench counterclockwise until the lock nut is removed.


2. Use a small flat tip screw driver to gentle pry up the clip on both sides of the sensor. The wire connector will then be loose enough to remove.


3. Pull gently on the wire connector until it disengages from the speed sensor connection.


4. Remove the wired connection by hand. Once removed, check the wire connection for corrosion or signs of heat damage. Plug the new connector into the male fitting on the wheel hub.


If either condition exists, use your wire stripper/cutter to remove the connector and replace it with a new one.5. Use your wire stripper/cutter to remove about a 1/8 of an inch of insulation when installing the new connector. Use a wire connector that matches the wire size to associate the wire to the new plug-in connector.