Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Yaw Rate / G Sensor Removal and Installation

Yaw Rate / G Sensor Removal and Installation
Reference: Yaw Rate / G Sensor On-Vehicle Inspection

CAUTION:
^ Regarding yaw rate / G sensor removal / installation, confirm specified torque and never use impact wrench to avoid damage.
^ When handling the yaw rate / G sensor, be careful not to drop it or apply an impact to it.
If an excessive impact was applied, never attempt disassembly or repair but replace it with a new one.


Removal
1) Disconnect negative (-) cable at battery.
2) Remove console box.
3) Disconnect connector from yaw rate / G sensor.
4) Remove yaw rate G sensor from sensor bracket.

Installation
Reference: Yaw Rate G Sensor Inspection

1) Before installing yaw rate / G sensor (1), check installing condition as follows.
^ Deformations around sensor installation area (2) (in sensor bracket).
^ Foreign matters on mating surface between sensor and sensor bracket.
2) Install yaw rate / G sensor (1) to floor panel.
Tightening torque
Yaw rate / G sensor bolt (a): 6.5 Nm (0.65 kg-m, 5.0 lbf-ft)





3) Connect connector to yaw rate / G sensor.
4) Install console box.
5) Connect negative (-) cable to battery.