Impact Sensor: Service and Repair

Lateral Acceleration Sensor, Removing And Installing

NOTE:
- A lateral acceleration sensor is installed under each of the front seats.
- The two sensors are identical.
- Arrow faces outward on installation.

Removing
See Caution before beginning repairs on electrical system
- Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap/cable.
- Remove front seat.
- Remove lower A-pillar trim.
- Unclip sill panel trim on inside.
- Disconnect connector - 2 - for lateral acceleration sensor - 1 -.







- Remove screws - 3 - (2x).
Tightening torque: 6 Nm (53 in.lb)
- Remove lateral acceleration sensor - 1 -.

Installing
- Switch on ignition.
- Close doors.

WARNING: Make sure there is nobody inside the vehicle.

See Caution for connecting Telematics battery
- Connect battery Ground (GND) strap.

NOTE:
- After connecting battery, check vehicle equipment (radio, clock, power windows) as per Repair Manual and/or Owner's manual.
- If the airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K75- signals a malfunction after assembling then the DTC memory must be erased and checked again with VAG 1551 scan tool.