I'm in the begining stages of removing my rear sub-frame for bushing replacement. I can't seem to remove the abs sensor even though I've removed the bolt. How does this come off?
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Originally posted by jaywood View PostI did mine recently but I forgot...is there two bolts?
If there's only one it should just pry off. There's about an inch of metal sticking in the hole(you can't see) it's a tight fit...keep wiggling it and it'll come off
Thanks.
It still would not budge. So, I tried to wiggle it with some pliers on the mounting flange to the point of making the flange week. I then tryed to pry it (I know this was a no-no, but it had to come off) and it broke.....25 years of grime had it locked in. Looks like a new one is 125 bucks or so. Bummer..1986 BMW 325es
2006 BMW 325i
2003 GMC Envoy
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I tapped and tapped and then more than tapped to no avail.
I noticed that there was metal shavings all around the thing. I guess over
25 years the magnets inside the sensor drew some of those shavings down into the housing and possibly rusted the thing in?
Originally posted by mr.vang View Posttap it with a rubber mallet..its just stick together since it have been there for too long.1986 BMW 325es
2006 BMW 325i
2003 GMC Envoy
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Originally posted by pfahls1 View PostJust one bolt. I stripped it so I had to use a t30 star to remove it. The drivers and passengers side is the same way. I'll spray some lube on it and wiggle it.
Thanks.
It still would not budge. So, I tried to wiggle it with some pliers on the mounting flange to the point of making the flange week. I then tryed to pry it (I know this was a no-no, but it had to come off) and it broke.....25 years of grime had it locked in. Looks like a new one is 125 bucks or so. Bummer..
Someone on here should have a used one kicking around. but an ad up in the want to buy section.sigpic
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I don't have a torch. I would be worried of melting the wiring too.
I did post a WTB and got two replies so I will be getting a used one.
Originally posted by Ceeker View PostEver hear of heat? heating the area with a torch. I had the same problem I was able to bend the mounting point back and get a screw driver in there but I couldn't make it budge. So I got heat on it some WD 40 or equivalent and gently moved it back and forth until it came free. Hammered the flange flat and re-installed it.
Someone on here should have a used one kicking around. but an ad up in the want to buy section.1986 BMW 325es
2006 BMW 325i
2003 GMC Envoy
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yeahh I wouldn't torch something like that anyway.
You SHOULD be able to just unplug at the seat and get everything out that way. Then remove the axel so you have a little more access.
I feel fortunate now, mine just slid out like butta.I don't always wreck cars, but when I do I wreck them into trees.
91' 318is S50 swap - The Black Widow
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