Wheel Sensor Rear, Replacing

2004 Volvo V70 L5-2.5L Turbo VIN 59 B5254T2SECTION Wheel Sensor Rear, Replacing





Wheel sensors, rear, replacing

Left-hand side

Preparations




- Switch off the ignition
- Lift up the seat cushion on the rear seat by pulling the strap
- Push the cargo compartment carpet to one side
- Remove the wheel.

Removing the wheel sensor connector
Remove the wheel sensor connector. See Removing the wheel sensor connector.

Finishing work
- Fold back the carpet
- Fold the seat cushion for the rear seat back into position
- Install the wheel. See Installing wheels Service and Repair
- Check the function. See Function test

Right-hand side

Preparations
- Switch off the engine
- Remove the side backrest from the rear seat
- Lift up the seat cushion on the rear seat by pulling the strap.




- Separate the connector at the backrest
- Slacken off the screw for the backrest
- Remove the 2 screws for the seat belts
- Angle out the backrest and pull it out of the other mounting for the backrest base
- Lift the backrest out of the car
- Fold up the soundproofing carpet
- Remove the wheel.

Removing the wheel sensor connector




- Remove the cover over the fuel pump (FP)
- Separate the connector for the wheel sensor
- Install a loose cable on the connector. Pull the cable from underneath between the tank and bodywork
- Disconnect the cable from the connector. Leave the cable in place.

Removing wheel sensors





Note! Blow clean around the sensor using compressed airbeforeremoving.

- Remove the mounting screws for the sensor. Pull out the sensor
- Disconnect the wiring from the brake hose
- Remove the sensor wiring.

Installation

Installing wheel sensors




- Clean the sensor seat so that the sensor will be in the correct position against the pulse wheel. Use a soft brush
- Install the wheel sensor wiring. Tighten the screw. Tighten to 10 Nm
- Install the wiring on the brake hose.

Installing the wheel sensor connector




- Secure the new connector to the loose cable
- Pull up the sensor connector between the fuel tank and bodywork to the other connector
- Disconnect the cable from the connector
- Connect the connector for the sensor to the existing connector
- Reinstall the fuel pump (FP) cover.

Finishing work




- Fold the soundproofing carpet back into place
- Reinstall the backrest
- Install the screw. Tighten to 50 Nm
- Connect the connector
- Install the screws and the seat belts. Tighten the screws in the side of the body. Tighten to 50 Nm. Tighten the screws in the floor. Tighten to 80 Nm
- Install the side backrest panel
- Fold the seat cushion back into place
- Install the wheel. See Installing wheels Service and Repair

Function test
- Read off and erase any diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) stored in the control module
- Interrupt the diagnostic function by turning off the ignition.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • 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.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.