Acceleration/Deceleration Sensor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Turn ignition switch "OFF" and disconnect battery negative cable.
2. Remove rear center console box.





3. Remove parking brake lever bolts "1" and G sensor with bracket from floor.

NOTE: Loosen only bolt "2".

4. Remove sensor with bracket from floor.
5. Disconnect connector from sensor.

CAUTION:
^ Do not separate sensor and bracket. It will lead to erroneous assembly.
^ Sensor must not be dropped or shocked. It will affect its original performance.

INSPECTION
1. Check sensor bracket for bend.





2. Connect positive cable of 12 volt battery to "A" terminal of sensor and ground cable to "C" terminal. Then using voltmeter, check voltage between "B" terminal and "C" terminal.

When placed horizontally: 2 - 3V
When placed upright with arrow upward: 3 - 4V
When placed upright with arrow downward: 1 - 2V

If measured voltage is not as specified, replace sensor with bracket.

INSTALLATION





1. Connect connector to sensor securely.
2. Install sensor with bracket and parking lever assy onto floor so that arrow mark directs vehicle forward.

Tightening Torque
(a): 23 Nm (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 ft. lbs.)

3. Install rear console box.