Replacing the Yaw Rate Sensor (1) and the Lateral Acceleration Sensor In the Center Console (DSTC)

Replacing the yaw rate sensor (1) and the lateral acceleration sensor in the center console (DSTC)

Removal

Yaw rate sensor
The yaw rate sensor (1) and the lateral acceleration sensor is positioned on a bracket under the parking brake lever. The yaw rate sensor is positioned under the right front seat.

Note! These sensors must be handled with extreme care. If one of the sensors is dropped, it must be replaced.

Replacing the yaw rate sensor (1) / lateral acceleration sensor
- Lift the cover off the center console locker
- Remove the panel (use a small screwdriver).

The bracket for the yaw rate sensor (1) / lateral acceleration sensor




- Remove the 2 screws.
- Mark up a cable and the corresponding sensor (the connectors are not interchangeable).
- Remove the connectors.
- Lift up the bracket past the parking brake cables

The sensors (yaw rate sensor (1) / lateral acceleration sensor)




- Remove the nut. Lift up the yaw rate sensor.
- Pry up the clamp for the lateral acceleration sensor with a screwdriver. Remove the sensor.

Installation

Yaw rate sensor / lateral acceleration sensor




- Install the yaw rate sensor on the bracket. Tighten the nut to 10 Nm.
- Install the lateral acceleration sensor on the bracket.
- Press the clamp down the sensor until it locks.

The bracket on the bodywork




- Install the screws. Tighten the screws to 10 Nm.
- Install the connectors.
- Remove the marking from the sensor and cable.

Checking the DSTC system




Switch on the ignition. Wait for 5 seconds. The symbol on the dashboard should go out.

Test driving
Test Drive Form (DSTC (dynamic stability and traction control) /brake control module), description Test Drive Form (DSTC (Dynamic Stability And Traction Control) /Brake Control Module), Description