Steering Angle Sensor Replacement

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) and the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before doing repairs or service.

1. With the wheels in the straight ahead position and the steering wheel centered, remove the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL ).
2. Remove the steering column covers (see step 8 on REMOVAL ).
3. Remove the instrument fascia (see INSTRUMENT FASCIA REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
4. Disconnect the steering angle sensor 5P connector (A) from the combination switch assembly/cable reel (B).
   Fig 1: Disconnecting Steering Angle Sensor 5P Connector From Combination Switch Assembly/Cable Reel

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5. Disconnect the dashboard wire harness 4P connector (A) from the cable reel 4P connector and remove the clip (B), then disconnect the dashboard wire harness 20P connector (C) and the wiper/washer switch 8P connector (D).
   Fig 2: Disconnecting Dashboard Wire Harness 4P Connector From Cable Reel 4P Connector

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6. Remove the combination switch assembly/cable reel mounting screws (A), then remove the combination switch assembly/cable reel from the steering column.
   Fig 3: Removing Combination Switch Assembly/Cable Reel Mounting Screws

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7. Remove the cable reel (see DISPOSAL OF DAMAGED COMPONENTS ).
8. Remove the combination light switch (A) and the wiper/washer switch (B) from the combination switch body assembly (C).
   NOTE: When installing the cable reel, set the turn signal canceling sleeve position so that the arrow points (D) straight up.
   Fig 4: Removing Combination Light Switch And Wiper/Washer Switch From Combination Switch Body Assembly

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9. Install the combination switch body assembly in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
   • Do not remove the steering angle sensor from the combination switch body assembly.
   • Do the VSA sensor neutral position memorization (see VSA SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION MEMORIZATION  ).