Acceleration/Deceleration Sensor: Service and Repair

Vehicle Longitudinal Accelerometer Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the left front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket (Front Seat Replacement - Bucket) or Split Bench Seat Replacement (Split Bench Seat Replacement).
2. Access the sensor through service slit provided in the carpet.
3. Disconnect the longitudinal accelerometer electrical connector.




4. Remove the nuts (1) from the longitudinal accelerometer.
5. Remove the longitudinal accelerometer.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the longitudinal accelerometer.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the longitudinal accelerometer nuts (1) and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb in).
3. Connect the longitudinal accelerometer electrical connector.
4. Install the left front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket (Front Seat Replacement - Bucket) or Split Bench Seat Replacement (Split Bench Seat Replacement).