Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Deceleration Sensor: Replacement
- REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (See OVERHAUL )
- REMOVE DECELERATION SENSOR BRACKET
- Remove the bolt and upper side deceleration sensor bracket.
- REMOVE DECELERATION SENSOR
- Disconnect the deceleration sensor connector from the deceleration sensor, then remove the 2 bolts and deceleration sensor with the anchor side deceleration sensor bracket.
- INSTALL DECELERATION SENSOR
- Install the 2 bolts and deceleration sensor to the body, then connect the deceleration sensor connector to the deceleration sensor.
Torque: 21 N.m (214 ft.lbf, 15 ft.lbf)
NOTE:- Do not use the dropped or damage sensor.
- Free from the foreign matters or floor carpet between the deceleration sensor bracket and body.
- Install the 2 bolts and deceleration sensor to the body, then connect the deceleration sensor connector to the deceleration sensor.
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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.
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