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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2002HIGHLANDER 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLANTILOCK BRAKES / TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMSYAW RATE SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2002 Toyota Highlander 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)
Yaw Rate Sensor: Service and Repair
2002 Toyota Highlander 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)SECTION Service and Repair
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSY LH
2. REMOVE YAW RATE SENSOR
a. Disconnect the Yaw Rate sensor connector.

b. Remove the 2 bolts and Yaw Rate sensor.

3. INSTALL YAW RATE SENSOR
a. Install the Yaw Rate sensor with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 20 Nm (205 kgf-cm, 15 ft. lbs.)
b. Connect the Yaw Rate sensor connector.
4. INSTALL REAR SEAT ASSY LH
5. PERFORM YAW RATE SENSOR ZERO POINT
6. CHECK VSC SENSOR SIGNAL
1. REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSY LH
2. REMOVE YAW RATE SENSOR
a. Disconnect the Yaw Rate sensor connector.
b. Remove the 2 bolts and Yaw Rate sensor.
3. INSTALL YAW RATE SENSOR
a. Install the Yaw Rate sensor with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 20 Nm (205 kgf-cm, 15 ft. lbs.)
b. Connect the Yaw Rate sensor connector.
4. INSTALL REAR SEAT ASSY LH
5. PERFORM YAW RATE SENSOR ZERO POINT
6. CHECK VSC SENSOR SIGNAL
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.