Q: How to Maintain the Rear ABS Sensor and What Steps Are Involved for a Mercury Cougar?
A: Service of the rear ABS sensor requires first loosening wheel nuts before raising and supporting the vehicle. Disconnect the sensor from its wheel base while removing the wheel by removing the knots on the wheel nuts. Confirm that the sensor wiring dissociates from its support brackets and clips. You should raise the rear seat cushion after lowering the vehicle by both pushing it towards the backrest and then pulling it upwards. Reach the ABS sensor electrical connector by removing the screw and sliding aside the trim. After pulling the cable through the grommet, continue the installation process. Consult the installation instructions to perform the reverse steps of removal.
Q: How to service the rear ABS sensor on Mercury Mariner?
A: Service of the rear ABS sensor begins only after putting your vehicle into NEUTRAL position on a hoist. Carefully detach the plug since improper handling might destroy the plug and force you to change the sensor though the sensor operates correctly. Start by taking out the grommet from the body before rotating the plug to expose the sensor wire tabs which permits use of a small screwdriver. Remove the rear ABS sensor wire connector along with its wire from the retainer. The rear ABS sensor wire requires removal of its three bolts before installation where torque should reach 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.). The sensor area should be cleaned first before removing the rear ABS sensor bolt from the wheel knuckle. Installing this bolt requires a torque of 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.). Clean the mounting surface completely then put the rear ABS sensor into its proper place.
Q: How to safely service the rear ABS sensor on Mercury Grand Marquis?
A: Service of the rear ABS sensor must start with deactivating the fire suppression system due to potential serious injury risks. Service of the rear ABS sensor begins by pulling out the rear seat padding followed by disconnecting the electrical connection from the sensor. Feed the sensor harness grommet through the passenger floor area before taking out wheel and tire components. The ABS sensor harness clips must be disconnected before removing the rear ABS sensor bolt and finally taking out the sensor itself. After attaching the new sensor you should torque it to 7 Nm with a 62 pound-inch torque setting. Repower your vehicle following the safety procedures and warnings while taking all necessary precautions against personal injury if it has a fire suppression system.