Front Acceleration Sensor: Removal: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lexus LS 460L and 2010 Lexus LS 460. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 1
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL WARNING:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
NOTE:w/ Navigation System (for HDD):
After the engine switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, be sure to wait for the time specified in the following table before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
Waiting Time before Disconnecting Cable from Negative (-) Battery Terminal
Condition Waiting Time Vehicle enrolled in safety connect system 6 minutes Vehicle not enrolled in safety connect system 1 minute - REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 8
- REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MOLDING . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 9
- REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 10
- REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 11
- REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 11
- REMOVE ACCELERATION SENSOR ASSEMBLY
- Disconnect the sensor connector.
- Remove the bolt and acceleration sensor with bracket from the instrument panel reinforcement.
NOTE:
- Avoid any impact to the acceleration sensor.
- Do not drop the acceleration sensor. If it is dropped, replace it with a new one.
- The acceleration sensor removed from the vehicle must not be placed upside down.