Kia Carens: ESP(Electronic Stability Program) System / Yaw-rate and G Sensor Repair procedures

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual / Brake System / ESP(Electronic Stability Program) System / Yaw-rate and G Sensor Repair procedures

Removal

1.	Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.

2.	Pull the passenger seat towards the front till the end.

3.	Disconnect the yaw rate & lateral G sensor connector (A).

Remove the mounting bolts (B).

Tightening torque:

7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 Ib-ft)

Install in the reverse order of removal.

In a case of replacing the Yaw rate sensor, operate "Longitudinal G Sensor Calibration" by GDS.

G-Sensor Calibration

1.	Ignition "OFF", connect GDS.

2.	Ignition "ON" & Engine "OFF" select vehicle name and ESP system.

3.	Perform G-sensor calibration.

4.	After G-sensor calibration of ESP, enter into EPB system.

5.	Perform G-Sensor Calibration.

6.	Perform the " G-Sensor Calibration " procedure with GDS.

7.	Complete the “G-Sensor Calibration” procedure.

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