Forester F4-2.5L (2008)
Lateral Accelerometer: Service and Repair
With VDC
Yaw Rate & Lateral G Sensor
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
2) Remove the console box.
3) Disconnect the connector from yaw rate & lateral G sensor.
4) Remove the yaw rate & lateral G sensor.
CAUTION:
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Do not drop or bump the yaw rate & lateral G sensor.
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The sensor and bracket is considered a single part. Do not disassemble.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION: Do not install the yaw rate & lateral G sensors facing an incorrect direction. There is an arrow mark on the sensor showing the
front direction of the vehicle.
Tightening torque: 18 N-m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
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Do not drop or bump the yaw rate & lateral G sensor. After installation, always make the following two settings.
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Steering angle sensor centering setting
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Yaw rate & lateral G sensor 0 point setting
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These two procedures are required to make the VDCCM recognize what position the vehicle is in later. Refer to VDCCM Adjustments
for procedures regarding the above settings.
