2002 Mercury Villager BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Sensor -Rear: Removal

  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. .
  3. Disconnect the anti-lock brake sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Anti-Lock Brake Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03411001Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the anti-lock brake sensor cable upper bracket bolt.
    Fig 2: Removing Anti-Lock Brake Sensor Cable Upper Bracket Bolt
    G03411002Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the anti-lock brake sensor cable lower bracket bolt.
    Fig 3: Removing Anti-Lock Brake Sensor Cable Lower Bracket Bolt
    G03411003Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the anti-lock brake sensor cable bushing from the axle housing bracket.
    Fig 4: Removing Anti-Lock Brake Sensor Cable Bushing From Axle Housing Bracket
    G03411004Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the anti-lock brake sensor.
    1. Remove the bolt.
    2. Remove the anti-lock brake sensor.
      Fig 5: Removing Anti-Lock Brake Sensor
      G03411005Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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