Removing and installing steering angle sensor: Notes

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A steering angle sensor -C- is attached to the steering column/steering shaft in the Boxster and Boxster S with PSM (Porsche Stability Management).

Fig 1: Removing Steering Angle Sensor
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The cover -D- remains fitted during removal and installation of the steering angle sensor. In general, removal of cover -D- is not permissible.

A: Universal joint of steering shaft
C: Steering-angle sensor. As of model 2003 modified versions, see INSTRUCTIONS ON REPLACING STEERING ANGLE SENSOR - VEHICLES BEFORE MOD. '03' .
E: Cover