Steering Angle Sensor
Steering Angle SensorREPLACEMENT
CAUTION:
^ Do not perform the removal except when the replacement.
^ When replacing three times or more, replace the combination switch as assembly to protect screw part.
1) Set the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
3) Remove the airbag module.
WARNING:
Always refer to "Airbag System" when performing the airbag module repair service.
4) Remove the steering wheel.
5) Remove the screws and detach the steering column lower cover.
6) Remove the two screws securing the steering column upper cover.
7) Unlock the harness band and disconnect the connector of steering angle sensor.
8) Remove the screws which secure the roll connector to the steering column.
9) Remove the steering angle sensor from the roll connector.
10) Turn the protrusion portion of new steering angle sensor to match the alignment mark of inspection hole.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to allow foreign particles to enter from inspection hole.
11) Align the center of roll connector.
12) Apply thin coat of grease which is enclosed with new part to the protruding parts (four) of steering angle sensor.
13) Align the position of protrusion portion and install the roll connector to the steering angle sensor.
14) Install the roll connector to combination switch.
15) Install the steering wheel.
Tightening torque:
44 Nm (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 ft. lbs.)
16) Install the airbag module to steering wheel.
WARNING:
Always refer to "Airbag System" before performing the service operation.
17) Connect the battery ground cable to battery.