Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
HONDA CIVIC VIII Hatchback (FN, FK) 1.4 (FK1), HONDA CIVIC VIII Hatchback (FN, FK) 2.2 CTDi (FK3), HONDA CIVIC VIII Hatchback (FN, FK) Type R (FN2), HONDA CIVIC VIII Hatchback (FN, FK) 1.4 (FK1, FN4), HONDA CIVIC VIII Hatchback (FN, FK) 2.0 i-VTEC Type R (FN2) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front ABS sensor on HONDA CIVIC 8 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: ABS sensor – Honda Civic 8. Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Dielectric grease
Multipurpose grease
Ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 10
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Clip removal tool
Wheel chock
Replacement: ABS sensor – Honda Civic 8. Professionals recommend:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: ABS sensor – Honda Civic 8. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19. Use a tap wrench.
  2. Step 3
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    Raise the car.
    Replacement: ABS sensor – Honda Civic 8. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
  3. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Honda Civic 8
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Remove the plastic clips of the wheel arch liner. Use a clip removal tool.
  6. Step 7
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    Remove the central section of the wheel arch liner.
  7. Step 8
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    Detach the ABS sensor connector holder. Use a clip removal tool.
  8. Step 9
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    Detach the ABS sensor connector.
  9. Step 10
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    Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring. Use a clip removal tool.
  10. Step 11
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    Clean the ABS sensor fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 12
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the ABS sensor to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 13
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  13. Step 14
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    Disconnect the ABS sensor.
    Replacement: ABS sensor – Honda Civic 8. AUTODOC recommends:
    If the sensor is heavily corroded and cannot be dismantled, you might need to perform additional steps using special tools.For more details, refer to the video for this manual.
  14. Step 15
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    Treat the mounting seat of the ABS sensor. Use a multipurpose grease.
  15. Step 16
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    Install the ABS sensor on the steering knuckle and secure it.
  16. Step 17
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    Install the fastening bolt.
  17. Step 18
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    Tighten the fastener that connects the ABS sensor to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 10 Nm torque.
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