Sender for rotation rate -G202- and sensor for transverse acceleration -G200-, removing and installing

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NOTE: The removal and installation sequence for the sender for rotation rate -G202- and the sensor for transverse acceleration -G200- is identical except for the mounting bracket for each component.

Removing

Request radio code on vehicles with coded radio if necessary.
Disconnect battery.

Fig 1: Identifying Driver's Side Footwell Trim & Screws

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Remove Qty. 2 screws -1-.
Unclip top of trim -2-
Remove Qty. 2 screws -3-
Unclip top of trim -4-.

Fig 2: Identifying Driver's Side Footwell Reinforcement & Screws

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Remove Qty. 7 screws (arrows).
Take off reinforcement -1-.

Fig 3: Identifying Steering Column, Rotation Rate Sender & Transverse Acceleration Sensor

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The sender for rotation rate -G202- -1- and the sensor for transverse acceleration -G200- -2- are located on the steering column -3- bearing bracket.

a - Steering column

Fig 4: Rotation Rate Sender & Transverse Acceleration Connectors & Bolt

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Pull off connectors (arrows) from sender for rotation rate -G202- and sensor for transverse acceleration -G200-.
Remove bolts -1- and remove sender for rotation rate -G202- and sensor for transverse acceleration -G200-.

Removing and installing sender for rotation rate -G202-

Fig 5: Identifying Rotation Rate Sender & Nuts

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Remove nuts -a- on sender for rotation rate -G202- -1-.
Take out sender for rotation rate -G202-.

Installing sender for rotation rate -G202-

Insert sender for rotation rate -G202- and align straight.

Fig 6: Identifying Rotation Rate Sender & Nuts

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Tighten nuts -a- on sender for rotation rate -G202- -1-.

CAUTION:

Strong vibrations can damage Sender for rotation rate -G202-.

Removing sensor for transverse acceleration -G200-

Fig 7: Lifting Transverse Acceleration Sensor Retainer Using A Screwdriver

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Using a screwdriver, lift retainer -1- off sensor for transverse acceleration -G200- -2-
Take out sensor for transverse acceleration -G200-.

Installing lateral acceleration sensor -G200-.

Insert lateral acceleration sensor -G200- into bracket.

Fig 8: Identifying Slanted Side Of The Lateral Acceleration Sensor & Retainer

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Installation position: The slanted side (arrow) of the lateral acceleration sensor -G200- -1- must face retainer -2-.
Slide retainer -2- over the lateral acceleration sensor -G200- -1- until it engages.

Further installation in reverse order

Enter radio code.
Perform basic settings of lateral acceleration sensor -G200- and Sender for rotation rate -G202-.
Connecting VAS 5051 and selecting functions. Refer to VAS 5051 Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System, connecting and selecting functions

Tightening torques:
Sender for rotation rate -G202- to bracket	9 Nm	(79 in. lb)
Hex bolt to steering column mounting bracket	20 Nm	(15 ft. lb)