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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 761 (ABS COMPONENTS)WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENTREAR
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard

Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement: Rear

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Rear
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  1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  2. Remove the rear wheels.
  3. Release the connector holding clamps (A), then disconnect the wheel sensor connector (B).
    Fig 1: Connector Holding Clamps, Wheel Sensor Connector And Bolt With Torque Specifications
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  4. Remove the clip (C) and the grommets (D).
  5. Remove the bolt and the wheel speed sensor (E).
  6. Install the wheel speed sensor in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Do not twist the sensor wires.
    • If the wheel speed sensor comes in contact with the hub bearing unit, it is faulty.
    • Make sure the grommet is installed properly.
    • Make sure there is no debris in the sensor mounting hole.
  7. Start the engine, and make sure the ABS indicator go off.
  8. Test-drive the vehicle, and make sure the ABS indicator do not come on.
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