Lateral Acceleration Sensor, Removing and Installing

Lateral Acceleration Sensor, Removing And Installing

Under the front seats (left and right) there is a sensor installed for lateral acceleration. The sensors are the same for left and right.

Removing

CAUTION: Note safety measures when working on airbag.

- For vehicles with coded radio unit, radio/navigation system (RNS) note coding; ask if necessary.
- Disconnect battery ground strap/cable and cover negative pole.
- Remove front seat.
- Remove sill plate.







- Pry out 2 plugs - 1 -.
- Remove 2 nuts - 2 -.
- Remove heating duct - 3 -.







- Pull out floor mat - 4 - under trim B-pillar and flip up.
- Raise up air duct - 5 -.
- Remove connector - 6 -.
- Remove 2 bolts - 7 - and remove sensor for lateral acceleration - 8 -.

Installing
Installation is done in reverse sequence, noting the following:
- Note installed position of sensor for lateral acceleration - 8 -.
- Arrow points outward.
2 - Nut - 3 Nm/27 in.lb. (2 pieces)
7 - Bolt - 4.5 Nm/40 in.lb. (2 pieces)

WARNING: Note instructions when installing seat.