Roll Rate Sensor: Service and Repair

Sensor For Transverse Acceleration (from MY 2002 On), Removing And Installing

WARNING: Observe the safety precautions for working on airbags.

NOTE: There is a sensor for transverse acceleration left and right installed behind the bottom trim on the B-pillar.

Sensors for transverse acceleration left and right identical.
For installation the -arrow- points outward.

Removal:
See Caution before beginning repairs on the electrical system
- Disconnect battery ground strap and connection.
- Remove lower B-pillar trim.
- Remove the connector - 3 - by pulling the restraining hook off the sensor for transverse acceleration - 1 -.







- Remove the screws - 2 - (2x). Torque 7 Nm.
- Remove sensor for transverse acceleration - 1 -.

Installation:
- Install the sensor for transverse acceleration - 1 -.
- Install the lower B-pillar trim.
- Switch on ignition.
- Close doors.

WARNING: Make sure that no one is inside the vehicle.

See Caution for connecting Telematics battery.
- Connect battery ground 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.