Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Home >> Ford >> 2003 >> Windstar V6-3.8L VIN 4 >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Brakes and Traction Control >> Antilock Brakes / Traction Control Systems >> Lateral Accelerometer >> Service and Repair
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

(Some people have issue connecting. LEMON is investigating. For now, use Firefox or change your DNS server)

Or, hide this message: temporarily or permanently

Lateral Accelerometer: Service and Repair

Yaw Rate Sensor and Accelerometer

Removal and Installation

1. NOTE: The lateral accelerometer and the yaw rate sensor are integrated into the sensor cluster. The stability assist module needs to be recalibrated whenever a component is disconnected, moved or a new component is installed. For additional information regarding the recalibration procedure and when the recalibration procedure should be carried out, refer to Principles of Operation.

Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.

2. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes and instructions in the supplemental restraint system (SRS) deactivation procedure.

Deactivate the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).
3. Remove the driver's seat.
4. Fold the carpet over to access the sensor cluster.





5. Disconnect the electrical connector.





6. Remove the bolts.





7. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes and instructions in the supplemental restraint system (SRS) deactivation procedure.

Reactivate the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).

8. NOTE: The stability assist module needs to be recalibrated whenever a component is disconnected, moved or a new component is installed. For additional information regarding the recalibration procedure and when the recalibration procedure should be carried out, refer to Principles of Operation.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
pro multis · About Operation CHARM