STEERING ANGLE SENSOR REMOVAL

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  • Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.


  1. PRECAUTION

    CAUTION:

    Be sure to read the "Precaution" thoroughly before servicing Click here.

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    Note


    • w/ Navigation System for HDD:

      After the ignition switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately a minute to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, wait a minute or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

    • When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  3. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the steering wheel assembly Click here.

  4. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER

    Note

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


    1. A01INOE

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

    2. A01IQDF

      Insert fingers into the opening of the tilt lever of the lower steering column cover to detach the claw.

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      Spread the claw to detach it.

    3. A01IQ3E

      Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws.

    4. Turn the steering column lower cover and remove the lower steering column cover as shown in the illustration.

  5. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER


    1. A01INOZ

      Detach the claw and 2 pins, and remove the upper steering column cover.

  6. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01ITGQ

      Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.

    2. Detach the 3 claws and remove the spiral cable.

      Note


      • Do not replace the spiral cable sub-assembly when the ignition switch is ON and the battery cable is connected.

      • Do not rotate the spiral cable when the ignition switch is ON and the battery cable is connected.

      • Make sure the steering wheel is installed and centered before rotating the steering angle sensor when performing steering angle sensor operation inspections (inspecting for abnormal noise, diagnosis inspections, etc.).

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