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.
Dynamics Sensor
The yaw rate and lateral acceleration sensors are housed into one unit known as the dynamics sensor (2). The sensor is used to measure side-to-side (lateral) motion and vehicle rotational sensing (how fast the vehicle is turning - yaw).
The dynamics sensor (2) is secured with two screws to a stamped steel mounting bracket (4) welded onto the top of the floor pan transmission tunnel near the base of the dash panel, just forward on the center instrument panel support in the passenger compartment. It is mounted next to the occupant restraint controller.
The yaw and lateral acceleration sensors cannot be serviced separately. The entire dynamics sensor must be replaced when necessary.
The Yaw Rate, Longitudinal, and Lateral Acceleration Sensors are housed into one unit known as the Dynamics Sensor (1). The sensor is used to measure side-to-side (Lateral) motion, front-to-back (Longitudinal) motion, and vehicle rotational sensing (how fast the vehicle is turning - Yaw).
The dynamics sensor (1) is secured with two screws (2) to a stamped steel mounting bracket welded onto the top of the floor pan transmission tunnel near the base of the dash panel, just forward of the center instrument panel support in the passenger compartment. It is mounted next to the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC).
Yaw, Longitudinal, and Lateral Acceleration Sensors cannot be serviced separately. The entire Dynamics Sensor must be replaced when necessary.
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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.