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Removal and Replacement






Electronically Controlled Damping Overview






1 Charisma Switch Module (E592)

Component location: The charisma switch module is installed in the instrument panel.

2 Electronic Damping Control Module (J250)

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Electronic Damping Control Module (J250), with Electronically Controlled Damping ] Electronic Damping Control Module (J250), With Electronically Controlled Damping.

Component location: The electronic damping control module is located behind the right luggage compartment side trim panel.

If the electronic damping control module is being replaced, then the control position must be programmed once again. Refer to => [ Control Position, Programming using Vehicle Diagnostic Tester ] Testing and Inspection.

If the control position was reprogrammed on vehicles with lane assist, the directional stabilization assistance control module (J759) must be recalibrated. Refer to => [ Lane Assist Calibration Procedure ] Lane Assist Calibration Procedure.

3 Shock Absorber with Right Rear Dampening Adjustment Valve (N339)

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Shock Absorber ] Shock Absorber.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Shock Absorber ] Shock Absorber.

4 Left Rear Level Control System Sensor (G76) and Right Rear Level Control System Sensor (G77)

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Level Control System Sensor ] Rear Suspension.

If the sensor was removed and installed or if the linkage was loosened, the control position must be reprogrammed on vehicles with electronically controlled damping. Refer to => [ Control Position, Programming using Vehicle Diagnostic Tester ] Testing and Inspection.

If the control position was reprogrammed on vehicles with lane assist, the directional stabilization assistance control module (J759) must be recalibrated. Refer to => [ Lane Assist Calibration Procedure ] Lane Assist Calibration Procedure.

On vehicles with automatic headlamp range control system, perform a basic setting on the headlamps.

5 Rear Body Acceleration Sensor (G343)

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Rear Body Acceleration Sensor (G343) ] Rear Body Acceleration Sensor (G343).

6 Shock Absorber with Left Rear Dampening Adjustment Valve (N338)

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Shock Absorber ] Shock Absorber.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Shock Absorber ] Shock Absorber.

7 Left Front Body Acceleration Sensor (G341) and Right Front Body Acceleration Sensor (G342)

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Left Front Body Acceleration Sensors (G341) and Right Front Body Acceleration Sensors (G342) ] Left Front Body Acceleration Sensors (G341) and Right Front Body Acceleration Sensors (G342).

8 Shock Absorber with Left Front Dampening Adjustment Valve (N336)

Suspension strut, removal and installation, refer to => [ Suspension Strut with Mounting Bracket ] Suspension Strut With Mounting Bracket.

installing the suspension strut, refer to => [ Suspension Strut and Mounting Bracket ] Front Suspension.

9 Left Front Level Control System Sensor (G78) and Right Front Level Control Sensor (G289)

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Level Control System Sensor ] Level Control System Sensor

If the sensor was removed and installed or if the linkage was loosened, the control position must be reprogrammed on vehicles with electronically controlled damping. Refer to => [ Control Position, Programming using Vehicle Diagnostic Tester ] Testing and Inspection.

If the control position was reprogrammed on vehicles with lane assist, the directional stabilization assistance control module (J759) must be recalibrated. Refer to => [ Lane Assist Calibration Procedure ] Lane Assist Calibration Procedure.

On vehicles with automatic headlamp range control system, perform a basic setting on the headlamps.

10 Shock Absorber with Right Front Dampening Adjustment Valve (N337)

Suspension strut, removing and installing, refer to => [ Suspension Strut with Mounting Bracket ] Suspension Strut With Mounting Bracket.

installing the suspension strut, refer to => [ Suspension Strut and Mounting Bracket ] Front Suspension.