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SMU - Yaw Rate Sensor/Lateral Accelerometer Replacement

Subject:Yaw Rate Sensor/Lateral Accelerometer Replacement

Models:2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT
with Stabilitrak® (RPO JL4)



This bulletin is being issued to add the Yaw Rate Sensor/Lateral Accelerometer Replacement procedure in the Antilock Brakes sub-section of the Service Manual.

The following information has been updated within SI2000. If you are using a paper version of this Service Manual, please make a reference to this bulletin on the affected page.

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the passenger seat from the vehicle. Refer to Seat Replacement - Front Bucket.
  2. Pull the carpet back to gain access to the sensor.

  3. Object Number: 793060  Size: SH
  4. Remove the nuts retaining the yaw rate sensor/lateral accelerometer (2) to the vehicle.

  5. Object Number: 788229  Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the electrical connector from the yaw rate sensor/lateral accelerometer.
  7. Remove the yaw rate sensor/lateral accelerometer from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Important: Use care not to bend or distort the bracket that supports the yaw rate sensor/lateral accelerometer.


    Object Number: 788229  Size: SH
  1. Install the yaw rate sensor/lateral accelerometer to the vehicle.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

  3. Install the nuts retaining the yaw rate sensor/lateral accelerometer to the vehicle.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 793060  Size: SH
  5. Connect the electrical connector (3) to the yaw rate sensor/lateral accelerometer.
  6. Install the carpet.
  7. Install the passenger seat to the vehicle. Refer to Seat Replacement - Bucket.