SYS.OK|MANUAL.DB● LIVE
HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA2008RLREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKESTRACTION CONTROLVSA (VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST) SYSTEMYAW RATE-LATERAL/LONGITUDINAL ACCELERATION SENSOR REPLACEMENT
2008 Acura RL

Yaw Rate-Lateral/Longitudinal Acceleration Sensor Replacement

2008 Acura RLSECTION Yaw Rate-Lateral/Longitudinal Acceleration Sensor Replacement
NOTE:
  • Do not damage or drop the sensor as it is sensitive.
  • Do not use power tools.
  1. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.
  2. Remove the center console side panel (see step 5 under CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  3. Remove the center console panel (see step 1 under CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  4. Remove the shift lever mounting bolts (see step 5 under SHIFT LEVER REMOVAL ).
    NOTE: Only remove items needed to gain access.
  5. Remove the yaw rate-lateral/longitudinal acceleration sensor bracket fixing bolts, and then disconnect the sensor connector (A).
    Fig 1: Yaw Rate-Lateral/Longitudinal Acceleration Sensor Bracket With Torque Specifications
    G05498645Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Pull out the yaw rate-lateral/longitudinal acceleration sensor bracket (B) with the yaw rate-lateral/longitudinal acceleration sensor.
  7. Remove the sensor mounting bolts, and then separate the sensor (C) from the bracket.
  8. Install the sensor in the reverse order of removal.
  9. Do the VSA sensor neutral position memorization (see VSA SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION MEMORIZATION  ).
  10. Do the SH-AWD yaw rate-lateral/longitudinal acceleration sensor neutral position memorization procedure (see SH-AWD DIFFERENTIAL CLUTCH TORQUE MEMORIZATION ).
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

Recommended Tools & Savings

Use the Manual With the Right Hardware

Pair factory procedures with proven DIY tools so the instructions are easier to execute.

Affiliate disclosure: We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Shop Manual-Ready ToolsFree Quote CheckQuote Shield Pro

When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.