Caution:Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
Remove front seat assembly lh
For manual seat: remove the front seat lh (see page se-11).
For power seat: remove the front seat lh (see page se-27).
Remove front door scuff plate lh (see page ir-26)
Remove yaw rate sensor bracket
Remove the bolt and yaw rate sensor bracket.
Remove yaw rate sensor assembly
Disconnect the yaw rate sensor connector.
Remove the 2 bolts and yaw rate sensor.
Notice:
Do not remove the sensor from the bracket.
Inspection
Inspect yaw rate sensor
Inspect the yaw rate sensor. If any of the following occurs, replace the yaw rate sensor with a new one.
The surface of the sensor is cracked, dented, or chipped.
The connector or wire harness is scratched, cracked, or damaged.
The sensor has been dropped.
Installation
Install yaw rate sensor assembly
Install the yaw rate sensor with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 14.5 N*m (148 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*Lbf)Notice:
Do not damage the yaw rate sensor.
Make sure that the yaw rate sensor is installed securely.
Connect the yaw rate sensor connector.
Install yaw rate sensor bracket
Install the bracket with the bolt.
Torque: 14.5 N*m (148 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*Lbf)
Install front door scuff plate lh (see page ir-59)
Install front seat assembly lh
For manual seat: install the front seat (see page se-22).
For power seat: install the front seat (see page se-37).
Connect cable to negative battery terminal
Perform zero point calibration of yaw rate and deceleration sensor
Perform the yaw rate and deceleration sensor zero point calibration (see page bc-24).
Inspect yaw rate sensor signal
Inspect the yaw rate sensor signal (see page bc- 28).
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Test yourself
A quick Toyota RAV4 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.