Lateral Accelerometer: Service and Repair

Yaw Rate and Lateral G Sensor
REMOVAL





1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the console cover.
3) Disconnect the connector from yaw rate & lateral G sensor.





4) Remove the yaw rate & lateral G sensor.

CAUTION:
^ Do not drop or bump the yaw rate & lateral G sensor.
^ The sensor and bracket are integrated as a unit. Do not attempt to separate them.

INSTALLATION





Install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION: Do not install the yaw rate & lateral G sensor in wrong direction. There is an arrow on the sensor showing which side faces the front of vehicle.

Tightening torque: 18 Nm (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft. lbs.)

CAUTION: After completion of installation procedure, the following two position settings must be made.

^ Steering angle sensor center positioning
^ Yaw rate & lateral G sensor 0 positioning
These procedures are necessary for VDCCM to later recognize what position the vehicle is in. For procedures for the above two settings, refer to the section describing VDCCM adjustment.