2008 Toyota Matrix Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Yaw Rate And Acceleration Sensor: Installation

  1. INSTALL YAW RATE SENSOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the yaw rate sensor assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 21 N*m (214 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf) 

    2. Connect the connector to the yaw rate sensor assembly.
      Fig 1: Identifying Yaw Rate Sensor Assembly Bolts
      G05194998Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL YAW RATE SENSOR BRACKET 
    1. Install the yaw rate sensor bracket with the bolt.

      Torque: 21 N*m (214 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf) 

    Fig 2: Identifying Yaw Rate Sensor Bracket Bolt
    G05194997Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  4. PERFORM YAW RATE SENSOR ZERO POINT CALIBRATION 

    HINT:

    See CALIBRATION 

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