Steering Angle Sensor: Replacement

CAUTION:

Do not perform the removal except when the replacement.
When replacing three times or more, replace the combination switch as assembly to protect the threads.

Set the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position.
Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
Remove the airbag module.
Ref. to REMOVAL , Driver's Airbag Module.

WARNING: Always refer to "Airbag System" when performing the airbag module repair service. Ref. to CAUTION , General Description.
Remove the steering wheel.
Ref. to REMOVAL , Steering Wheel.
Remove the screws and remove the steering column lower cover.
Remove the two screws securing the steering column upper cover.
Unlock the harness band and disconnect the connector of the steering angle sensor.

Fig 1: Identifying Harness Band And Steering Angle Sensor Connector
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Remove the screws which secure the roll connector to steering column.

Fig 2: Locating Steering Column Bolts
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Remove the steering angle sensor from roll connector.

Fig 3: Locating Steering Angle Sensor Bolt
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Turn the protrusion portion of new steering angle sensor to match the alignment mark of inspection hole.

Fig 4: Identifying Protrusion Portion Of Steering Angle Sensor
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CAUTION: Be careful not to allow foreign matter to enter into inspection hole.
Align the center of roll connector.
Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Roll Connector.
Apply a thin coat of grease that is supplied with the new part, to the 4 protruding sections of the steering angle sensor.

Fig 5: Identifying Steering Angle Sensor Grease Applying Area
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Align the position of the protrusion and install roll connector to steering angle sensor.
Tightening torque: 0.5 N.m (0.05 kgf-m, 0.36 ft-lb)

Fig 6: Locating Steering Angle Sensor Bolt
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Install the roll connector to combination switch.

Fig 7: Locating Roll Connector To Combination Switch Screws
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Install the steering wheel.
Ref. to INSTALLATION , Steering Wheel.

Tightening torque: 45 N.m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb)
Install the airbag module to the steering wheel. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Driver's Airbag Module.
WARNING: Always refer to "Airbag System" before performing the service operation. Ref. to CAUTION , General Description.
Connect the ground cable to battery.
CAUTION:
After completion of installation, adjust the following two positions.
- Positioning to the center of steering angle sensor
- Positioning the yaw rate & G sensors to zero The above procedure is required for the VDC-CM to identify vehicle position afterward. For the setting procedures of the 2 steps above, refer to "VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U)". Ref. to ADJUSTMENT .