Forester F4-2.5L DOHC Turbo (2007)
Yaw Rate Sensor: Service and Repair
Yaw Rate and Lateral G Sensor
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the console cover.
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 are integrated as a unit. Do not attempt to separate them.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION: Do not install the yaw rate & lateral G sensor in wrong direction. There is an arrow on the sensor showing which side faces the front of
vehicle.
Tightening torque: 18 Nm (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft. lbs.)
CAUTION: After completion of installation procedure, the following two position settings must be made.
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Steering angle sensor center positioning
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Yaw rate & lateral G sensor 0 positioning
These procedures are necessary for VDCCM to later recognize what position the vehicle is in. For procedures for the above two settings, refer to
the section describing VDCCM adjustment.
