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Esp Sensor Unit

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NOTE:

The Transverse Acceleration Sensor -G200-, the Rotation Rate Sensor -G202- and the Longitudinal Acceleration Sensor -G251- are installed in one housing, together with the Electromechanical Parking Brake Control Module -J540- under the center console.

After replacing the ESP sensor unit -G419- with the electromechanical parking brake control module, the ABS control module -J104- must be coded and a basic setting of the "Brake system" (Electromechanical Parking Brake) must be performed.

WARNING:

Excessive shaking (for example, dropping, impact) may damage the ESP sensor unit. ESP sensor unit must then no longer be used.

Removing 

-- Remove the center console. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Disconnect connector -1- from ESP sensor unit.

Fig 1: Identifying ESP Sensor Unit Connector And Nuts
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-- Remove the three nuts -arrows-.

-- Remove ESP sensor unit.

Installing 

-- Install in reverse order of removal.

When installing ESP sensor unit, be sure it is properly seated on the bracket and is free of tension.

NOTE:

Never force ESP sensor unit into position using nuts.

-- Tighten the nuts to 9 Nm.

-- Code the ABS control module with the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester in "Guided Fault Finding".

A Steering Angle Sensor -G85-, Transverse Acceleration Sensor -G200-, Brake Pressure Sensor 1 -G201- and Longitudinal Acceleration Sensor -G251- basic setting must be done.

-- Perform basic setting for "Brake system" (Electromechanical Parking Brake).

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