Planning to replace front disk rotors on 2012 GMC Canyon 4WD. Everything I have seen and read indicate that the ABS harness has to be removed while attached to the wheel hub assembly because the ABS cable is hard connected to the hub; causing one to awkwardly and delicately handle the dangling harness so as not to damage the cable while working the rotor/hub components. However my vehicle looks to have a removable connector at the hub.. See attach.

Is it ok to remove this connector without compromising the ABS? Sure would be convenient to not have to deal with the perpetually connected ABS harness.

Photo - Google Photos

Photo - Google Photos

The pictures just go to 404 error pages.

I believe the sensor is removable.

Ok.
Hmmm... I can see the pics from my side. See if this works.

https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1Q...GSwuiSz91umkbe

https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1Q...gWD_YlWpSallDR

They are not displaying.

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Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement

Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement

Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning Brake Dust Warning.





1. Within the engine compartment, disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector (1).
2. Release the wheel speed sensor harness connector from the wheelhouse.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.
4. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.




5. Release the wheel speed sensor harness clips (1) from the suspension upper control arm.




6. Release the wheel speed sensor harness grommet (1) from the mounting bracket.




7. Remove the wheel speed sensor harness bracket bolt (1).




8. Thoroughly clean the wheel speed sensor mounting area of the steering knuckle of any dirt and debris.
9. Remove the wheel speed sensor bolt (1).

Note: Do not pry or lever against the wheel speed sensor to remove.




10. Carefully remove the wheel speed sensor from the suspension knuckle by pulling straight upward.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the wheel speed sensor to the suspension knuckle.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.




2. Install the wheel speed sensor bolt (1) and tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb in).




3. Install the wheel speed sensor harness bracket bolt (1) and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb in).




4. Install the wheel speed sensor harness grommet (1) to the mounting bracket.




5. Install the wheel speed sensor harness clips (1) to the suspension upper control arm.




6. Install the wheel speed sensor harness connector to the wheelhouse.
7. Connect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector (1).
8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.
9. Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle.


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Thanks so much Carfixer. That is great info.
Curious. Is that Charm outfit purely 3rd parry or associated with car manufactures?
My 2012 Chiltons manual has no mention of the wheel speed sensor bolt.

Do not know why the pics do not display. I can see them. I am new here so maybe I am doing something wrong. Directly attaching the pics are way big so did not want to do that, but will attach here just for grins.

They are displaying just fine doing it like this.
Charm is a collective. It'* a mix of Mitchell and AllData. Mostly Mitchell I think.

Yep, I see them fine in this post.

The second try sent me to a Google Photos login page.

There are lots of big pictures attached here, so no big deal for the forum, and then they are still here later for others after the hotlinks die.

Glad you got it figured out!

Thanks.