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    How do you remove this?

    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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    1986 BMW 325es
    2006 BMW 325i
    2003 GMC Envoy

    #2
    I 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

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      #3
      It's just stuck, soak it with pb blaster, wiggle it side to side gently and take your time.

      Edit: don't pry it ^
      Byron
      Leichtbau

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        #4
        Originally posted by jaywood View Post
        I 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
        Just 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..
        Last edited by pfahls1; 02-13-2011, 03:52 PM. Reason: Update
        1986 BMW 325es
        2006 BMW 325i
        2003 GMC Envoy

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          #5
          Why didn't you just unplug it under the back seat?
          BimmerHeads
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          Santa Clarita, CA

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            #6
            Originally posted by MR 325 View Post
            Why didn't you just unplug it under the back seat?

            Yea. I thought of that after I broke it. I'll do that to passenger side for sure.
            1986 BMW 325es
            2006 BMW 325i
            2003 GMC Envoy

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              #7
              tap it with a rubber mallet..its just stick together since it have been there for too long.
              Bought parts from me before? leave your feedback here

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                #8
                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 Post
                tap 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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                  #9
                  I had the same problem and worked on it for hours. I ended up having to drill it out. Was not fun.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by pfahls1 View Post
                    Just 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..
                    Ever 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.
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                      #11
                      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 Post
                      Ever 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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                        #12
                        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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