Removing a stuck ABS sensor on a 2003 Honda Element

[@CallMeAllan]

I like your way of getting the sensor out. My knuckle was so rusted that I got front knuckles off of a parting-out car and drilled out the sensor. I used a hex driver drill bit with a hex extension so that I could drill straight into the sensor hole.

[@clintsearcy3252]

That's one way to do it. This was a very small amount of rust on this one. I can't imagine what you guys up north have to deal with.

[@MrWallStreet119]

Good video, my element just plugged in the new abs sensor and the light went off no need for the scan tool.

[@clintsearcy3252]

I don't think I had to reset it on my Odyssey either. It's probably resets itself in a few miles. I never bothered to check. Plus I'm trying to show what all you can do with a medium rage scanner.

[@rpglennj]

Really appreciate the library of repair vids you’re building for the Element. Inspires me to tool around on my 03 Sunset Orange Pearl EX that we bought new. I have an O2 sensor I need to replace as well, so I’ll be looking out for your vid on that.

[@clintsearcy3252]

I'll get to that one soon. My 2004 Odyssey needs one as well.

[@alexandercahoulan6583]

In my accord 07 v6 I took the axle out of the knuckle and then drilled the sensor out. With the axle out from knuckle you have access to both ends of the sensor. I drilled it out.

[@clintsearcy3252]

That's good information. I've had a few Accords over the years. Love the V6.

[@SaltyKayak]

I have a 2003 E that was bought in Maine and driven back & forth to Florida over the decades. I have acquired this 'project' 3 weeks ago and am repairing the many problems one at a time. However, when I do a search for ' how to repair the rear bumper on a Honda Element' all videos refer to just the plastic covering and not the metal bumper. Mine is 3/4th eaten out by rust and before I begin this project for a reasonable junk yard salvage, do you have any suggestions or a how-to video covering the removal/replacement of the actual metal bumper?

[@clintsearcy3252]

I've bever had to remove that bar but I'm sure it's not too tricky once you get the cover off.

[@canuckfixit7722]

Great demonstration. What size drill bit? I'm always concerned about dropping some debris down into the hole when hacking away at the stump like this so maybe a shop vaccum might help or perhaps some compressed air forced in from the bottom?

[@clintsearcy3252]

I think it's about 1/4".

[@garycallahan7867]

You could put some anti seize around the body. Might help if you ever need to pull it again.

[@clintsearcy3252]

Good suggestion.

[@canuckfixit7722]

Was thinking the same thing and as always, some anti-seize on the bolt too.

[@Gomeeze904]

i had to use a torch 😁 only thing that worked for me after messing with it for hours

[@clintsearcy3252]

Ohhhh fun! I thought about a torch, but I wanted to start as small as I could.

[@PaulRavenstone]

What scan tool are you using? And how do you like it so far?

[@clintsearcy3252]

My scanner is a "Innova 5410". I like it because it will read SRS and ABS codes.

[@johnw3379]

I had mine break off on the rear. I ended up drilling it out.

[@clintsearcy3252]

Sometimes it's the only way.