Repair Procedures: Replacement

NOTE:

If a DTC occurs in the ECU, check the connectors and wiring. If no problem is found, replace the ECU.
Before replacing the MDPS ECU, use the diagnostic device to read the settings of the old ECU

Perform the "ECU data backup" by KDS following in the order below.
1. Connect self-diagnosis connector (16 pins) located under the driver side crash pad to self-diagnosis device, and then turn the self-diagnosis device after key is ON.
2. Select the "vehicle model" and "Motor Driven Power Steering" on KDS vehicle selection screen.
3. Select the "Part replacement (Power steering ECU)" on KDS screen, then select OK.
  
  Fig 1: Screen Display - Part Replacement (Power Steering ECU)
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4. Proceed with the test according to the screen instructions.
  
  Fig 2: Screen Display - Part Replacement (Power Steering ECU; 1 Of 5)
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  Fig 3: Screen Display - Part Replacement (Power Steering ECU; 2 Of 5)
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  Fig 4: Screen Display - Part Replacement (Power Steering ECU; 3 Of 5)
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  Fig 5: Screen Display - Part Replacement (Power Steering ECU; 4 Of 5)
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  Fig 6: Screen Display - Part Replacement (Power Steering ECU; 5 Of 5)
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  NOTE: If a DTC occurs in the ECU, check the connectors and wiring. If no problem is found, replace the ECU.
Disconnect the battery negative cable.
Remove the Steering Column Shroud Panel.
(Refer to Body - "STEERING COLUMN SHROUD PANEL ")
Remove the crash lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "CRASH PAD LOWER PANEL ")
Remove the knee airbag.
(Refer to Restraint - "KNEE AIRBAG (KAB) ")
Disconnect all connectors from the steering column.
Loosen the steering column nuts.
Tightening torque:

24.5 - 29.4 N.m (2.5 - 3.0 kgf.m, 18.1 - 21.7 lb.ft)

Fig 7: Locating Steering Column Nuts
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Remove the brake switch.
(Refer to Brake System - "STOP LAMP SWITCH ")
Loosen the steering column bolt and then remove the steering column.
Tightening torque:

53.9 - 58.8 N.m (5.5 - 6.0 kgf.m, 39.8 - 43.4 lb.ft)

Fig 8: Locating Steering Column Bolt
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Disconnect the MDPS ECU connector (A).

Fig 9: Locating MDPS ECU Connector
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Loosen the bolts (A) and then remove the MDPS ECU (B).

Fig 10: Locating MDPS EDU Bolts
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Loosen the MDPS ECU bracket bolts (A) and then remove the MDPS ECU bracket.

Fig 11: Remove MDPS ECU Bracket
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Perform the "ECU data restore" by KDS following in the order below.
1. Connect self-diagnosis connector (16 pins) located under the driver side crash pad to self-diagnosis device, and then turn the self-diagnosis device after key is ON.
2. Select the "vehicle model" and "Motor Driven Power Steering" on KDS vehicle selection screen.
3. Select the "Part replacement (Power steering ECU)" on KDS screen, then select OK.
  
  Fig 12: Screen Display - Part Replacement (Power Steering ECU)
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4. Proceed with the test according to the screen instructions.
  
  Fig 13: Screen Display - Part Replacement (Power Steering ECU; 1 Of 5)
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  Fig 14: Screen Display - Part Replacement (Power Steering ECU; 2 Of 5)
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  Fig 15: Screen Display - Part Replacement (Power Steering ECU; 3 Of 5)
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  Fig 16: Screen Display - Part Replacement (Power Steering ECU; 4 Of 5)
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  Fig 17: Screen Display - Part Replacement (Power Steering ECU; 5 Of 5)
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Perform the "STEERING ANGLE SENSOR (SAS) CALIBRATION" AND "SET THE STEERING FEEL TORQUE TO ZERO ".
Turn off the IGN switch and wait for 10 seconds or more. Then check the operation after starting the engine.