Steering Angle Sensor Replacement

Steering Angle Sensor, Removing And Installing

WARNING:
- Before working on any airbag, steering wheel or steering column components, first always disconnect the battery.
- The wheels should be in a straight ahead position before removing the steering wheel.
- Failing to observe these safety precautions may result in failure of the airbag system when the vehicle is driven.

CAUTION: Before disconnecting the battery, determine the correct coding for the anti-theft radio.

- Remove drivers side airbag from steering wheel.
- Disconnect airbag harness connector.





- Disconnect harness connector for steering angle sensor (arrow).
- Remove steering wheel.

Removing Steering Column Switch
- Unlock steering column adjustment.
- Pull steering column out to stop.





- Remove screw -1- (2x).
Tightening torque: 3 Nm (27 inch lbs.)
- Remove handle -2-.





- Remove two Phillips head screws (arrows).
Tightening torque: 0.6 Nm (5.4 inch lbs.)
- Remove upper trim panel -1- for steering column switches.

Note: When installing, the upper trim panel has to be inserted into the hooks of the lower trim panel, swiveled down and then screwed tight.





- Remove screws -2- (2x).
Tightening torque: 0.6 Nm (5.4 inch lbs.)
- Remove hex socket head screw -1-.
Tightening torque: 0.6 Nm (5.4 inch lbs.)
- Remove lower steering column trim panel -3-.





- Release steering angle sensor at catches (arrows).





- Disconnect harness connectors (arrows).

Installing
Installation is the reverse of removal.
- Carry out zero adjustment of steering angle sensor. Adjustments