Acceleration/Deceleration Sensor: Service and Repair

Vehicle Yaw Sensor with Vehicle Lateral Accelerometer Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the passenger seat from the vehicle. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Removal and Installation Driver or Passenger Seat Removal and Installation.

2. Pull the carpet back to gain access to the sensor.





3. Remove the nuts (2) from the yaw rate sensor and lateral accelerometer.

4. Disconnect the electrical connector (3) from the yaw rate sensor/lateral accelerometer.

5. Remove the yaw rate sensor and lateral accelerometer (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the yaw rate sensor and lateral accelerometer (1) to the vehicle.

Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

2. Install the yaw rate sensor and lateral accelerometer nuts (2) and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb in).

3. Install a scan tool.

4. Using the special functions menu on the scan tool, reset the yaw rate sensor.

5. Perform the Diagnostic System Check. Refer to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle.

6. Connect the electrical connector (3) to the yaw rate sensor and lateral accelerometer.

7. Install the carpet.

8. Install the passenger seat to the vehicle. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Removal and Installation Driver or Passenger Seat Removal and Installation.