2005 Ford Freestyle ABS and trac ctlr light on!

RLBATEZ

MEMBER
2005 FORD FREESTYLE
6 CYL
AWD
AUTOMATIC
65,000 MILES

I replaced the Left rear hub assembly and now the abs and trac lights are on, There is an abs sensor connection underneath the hub and closer to the diff, but it looks untouched. I tried to take the sensor out to see if it was dirty but after removing the 8mm bolt I could not get the sensor out as it is plastic and I thought I might break it. Anyone know how the sensor is supposed to come out?
Thanks.

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DAVE H

MECHANIC
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Wheel Speed Sensor - Rear, AWD
Removal and Installation

CAUTION:Make sure to correctly route and secure the wheel speed sensor harness in the rear subframe assembly.

All vehicles
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
Remove the wheel speed sensor bolt.
To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
LH
Release the wheel speed sensor harness spring clip and the 2 pin-type retainers from the rear control arm.

Release the wheel speed sensor harness pin-type retainer and remove the wheel speed sensor.
RH
Release the wheel speed sensor harness spring clip and the 2 pin-type retainers from the rear control arm.

Release the 3 pin-type retainers and remove the wheel speed sensor.
All vehicles
To install, reverse the removal procedure.