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 COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
3. 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 Light Switch 12P Connector, Steering Angle Sensor 5P Connector And Switch Assembly/Cable Reel

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4. Disconnect the cable reel connector B (4P) (A) from the cable reel connector B (4P) (B), then disconnect the cable reel connector A (20P) (C) and the wiper/washer switch 8P connector (D).
   Fig 2: Identifying Cable Reel Connector B (4P), A (20P) And Wiper/Washer Switch 8P Connector

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5. Remove the combination switch assembly/cable reel mounting screws (A).
   Fig 3: Identifying Wire Harness Clips, Combination Switch Assembly/Cable Reel Mounting Screws

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6. Remove the wire harness clips (B), then remove the combination switch assembly/cable reel from the steering column.
7. Remove the cable reel (see step 8 under REMOVAL ).
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

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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.
   • Tighten the combination switch assembly/cable reel mounting screw in the proper sequence (see step 1 under INSTALLATION ).