Longitudinal acceleration sensor -G251-, removing and installing

Fig 1: Identifying Longitudinal Acceleration Sensor

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The longitudinal acceleration sensor -G251- -1- is located on the right-hand A-pillar

Removing 

• Note or request radio code on vehicles with coded radio if necessary.
• Disconnect battery.
• Remove glove box.

Refer to GLOVE COMPARTMENT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

• Disconnect connector off longitudinal acceleration sensor -G251-.

Fig 2: Lifting Retainer Off Longitudinal Acceleration Sensor With A Screwdriver

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• Lift retainer -1- off longitudinal acceleration sensor -G251- -2- with a screwdriver.

Installing 

• Insert longitudinal acceleration sensor -G251- into retainer.

Fig 3: Identifying Angled Section Of Longitudinal Acceleration Sensor & Retainer

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• Installation position: The angled section (arrow) of longitudinal acceleration sensor -G251- -1- must face retainer -2-.
• Slide retainer -2- over longitudinal acceleration sensor -G251- -1- until it engages.

Further installation in reverse order.

• Perform basic setting of longitudinal acceleration sensor -G251-.
• Connecting VAS 5051 and selecting functions. Refer to VAS 5051 Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System, connecting and selecting functions