STEERING ANGLE SENSOR REMOVAL

Note


  • While the battery is connected, even if the power switch is off, the brake control system activates when the brake pedal is depressed or any door courtesy switch turns on. Therefore, when servicing brake system components, do not operate the brake pedal or open/close the doors while the battery is connected.

  • Do not replace the spiral cable with the battery connected and the power switch on (IG).

  • Do not rotate the spiral cable with the battery connected and the power switch on (IG).

  • Ensure that the steering wheel is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering angle sensor.

  • Do not remove the steering angle sensor from the spiral cable.


  1. PRECAUTION

    CAUTION:

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.

  2. TURN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE STRAIGHT AHEAD

  3. REMOVE STEERING PAD

    Click here

  4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY


    1. Fully extend and tilt up the steering wheel.

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      *1 Matchmark

      Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.

    3. Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and the steering main shaft.

    4. Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.

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      *1 Turn
      *2 Hold
      *3 SST

      Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.

      SST
      09950-50013   ( 09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05070 )

      Note

      Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (center bolt) before use.

  5. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER

    Note

    Removing the lower steering column cover in the incorrect order will cause the lower steering column cover to break.


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      Push the right and left sides of the lower steering column cover, and disengage the 4 claws.

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      Insert fingers into the opening of the tilt lever of the lower steering column cover to disengage the 2 claws.

      Tech Tips

      Spread the claw to disengage it.

    3. Using a screwdriver, insert the tip into each service hole to disengage the 2 claws to remove the lower steering column cover as shown in the illustration.

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      *1 Service Hole *2 Protective Tape

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  6. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER


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      Disengage the 2 claws and 2 pins to remove the upper steering column cover.

  7. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE WITH SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Note


    • Do not replace the spiral cable with the battery connected and the power switch on (IG).

    • Do not rotate the spiral cable with the battery connected and the power switch on (IG).

    • Ensure that the steering wheel is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering sensor.

    • Do not remove the steering sensor from the spiral cable.


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      Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly.

      Note

      When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

    2. Disengage the 3 claws and remove the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly.