stuck/stiff rear ABS speed sensor harness connectors (Gen 2 Prius)

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by utterprius, Jul 22, 2018.

  1. utterprius

    utterprius New Member

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    I have Techstream codes suggesting problems with my left and right rear speed sensors.

    In the hope it is something simple, like some corrosion in the connectors, I am trying to disconnect and inspect.

    I am trying to pull the connector loose but neither will budge. I am wary of pulling or prying too hard in case I damage them.

    Does anyone have any experience of this, and is there a specific technique? Or should I just pull harder?

    Thank you!
     
    #1 utterprius, Jul 22, 2018
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  2. bisco

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    is there a clip on the side? maybe try pliers on both sides and wiggling?
     
    #2 bisco, Jul 22, 2018
  3. ChapmanF

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    I believe the retainer on those may be designed to be worked with a screwdriver. Check the manual ....

    -Chap
     
    #3 ChapmanF, Jul 22, 2018
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