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. Do the 12 volt battery terminal disconnection procedure (see 12 VOLT BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ).
2. With the front wheels in the straight-ahead position and the steering wheel centered, then remove the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL ).
3. Remove the steering column covers (see COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
4. Disconnect the combination light switch 12P connector (A) and the steering angle sensor 5P connector (B) from the combination switch assembly/cable reel (C).
   Fig 1: Identifying Combination Light Switch 12P Connector, Steering Angle Sensor 5P Connector, Combination Switch Assembly/Cable Reel, Wire Harness And Harness Holder

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5. Remove the wire harness (D) from the harness holder (E).
6. Disconnect the cable reel connector A (20P), the cable reel connector B (4P), and the wiper/washer switch 8P connector (C) from the combination switch assembly/cable reel (D).
   Fig 2: Identifying Cable Reel Connector A (20P), Cable Reel Connector B (4P), Wiper/Washer Switch 8P Connector And Combination Switch Assembly/Cable Reel

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7. Remove the wire harness (E) from the harness holder (F).
8. Remove the combination switch assembly/cable reel mounting screws (A), then remove the combination switch assembly/cable reel (B) from the steering lock.
   Fig 3: Identifying Combination Switch Assembly/Cable Reel Mounting Screws And Combination Switch Assembly/Cable Reel

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9. Remove the cable reel (see CABLE REEL REPLACEMENT ).
10. 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: Identifying Combination Light Switch, Wiper/Washer Switch And Combination Switch Body Assembly

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11. Install the combination switch body assembly in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    NOTE:

    • Do not remove the steering angle sensor from the combination switch body assembly.
    • Tighten the combination switch assembly/cable reel mounting screws in the proper sequence (see step 1 on INSTALLATION ).