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Section 203 (YAWRATE Sensor): Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota Camry. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: Do not separate the sensor from the bracket.
  1. REMOVE CONSOLE PANEL UPPER REAR  (see REPLACEMENT ) in INSTRUMENT PANEL/METER article.
  2. Apply parking brake:
  3. Set the shift lever in the N position.
  4. Turn the shift lever knob sub-assy counterclockwise and remove the shift lever knob sub-assy.
  5. REMOVE CONSOLE PANEL UPPER REAR 
    Fig 1: Identifying Console Panel Upper Rear
    G02595386Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    Fig 2: Identifying Console Panel Upper Rear With Hand Parking Brake
    G02595387Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE RR CONSOLE BOX  (see REPLACEMENT ) in INSTRUMENT PANEL/METER article.
    1. TMC made:

      Remove the 2 bolts and 2 screws.

    2. TMMK made:

      Remove the 2 bolts < C > and 2 screws < H >.

    3. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the RR console box.
      Fig 3: Removing RR Console Box
      G02595388Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. REMOVE YAWRATE SENSOR 
    1. Disconnect the yawrate sensor connector.
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and yawrate sensor.
      Fig 4: Removing Bolts And Yawrate Sensor
      G02889810Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL YAWRATE SENSOR 
    1. Install the yawrate sensor with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 12.5 N.m (127 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf) 

    2. Connect the yawrate sensor connector.
      Fig 5: Connecting Yawrate Sensor Connector
      G02889811Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. INSTALL RR CONSOLE BOX (Reverse removal) 
  10. INSTALL CONSOLE PANEL UPPER REAR (Reverse removal) 
  11. PERFORM YAWRATE SENSOR ZERO POINT CALIBRATION (See  PRE-CHECK  )