How to Replace Rear ABS Sensor 10-14 Subaru Outback
Difficulty: Intermediate · About 70 min · Subaru Outback
Replace a rear ABS sensor on a 2010–2014 Subaru Outback by releasing its harness from the control arm and body clips, then routing the new lead along the original path.
Tools you will need
- Socket Extensions
- Flat Blade Screwdriver
- Torque Wrench
- Rust Penetrant
- Plastic Fastener Remover
- 19mm Socket
- 10mm Socket
- Ratchet
- 1/2 Inch Breaker Bar
Parts and supplies
- Rear ABS sensor
- Wheel lug nuts
Steps
Remove the rear wheel
Loosen the lug nuts slightly with the vehicle on the ground. Raise and support the vehicle securely, remove the lug nuts, and take off the wheel.
Disconnect the old sensor
Apply rust penetrant to the sensor fastener. Fold aside the trim panel covering the connector, unplug the ABS lead, and release its body and control arm clips before removing the sensor bolt.
Install the replacement sensor
Apply dielectric grease sparingly to the connector terminals if specified. Seat the new sensor in the knuckle, secure its fastener and bracket, and press each harness clip back into its original location.
Reinstall the wheel and verify
Reconnect the ABS harness, restore the trim panel, and refit the wheel. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern to the vehicle's specification, then confirm the ABS warning lamp goes out after startup.
Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.