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Steering Angle Sensor: Removal: Removal

WARNING:

Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing. Refer to PRECAUTION .

  1. PRECAUTION 
    NOTE:

    After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work. Refer to PRECAUTION .

  2. POSITION FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL 
    WARNING:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

  4. REMOVE STEERING PAD  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
  5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 11
  6. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 12
  7. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 13
  8. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    Fig 1: Identifying Slider And Airbag Connector
    GTY344579Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Slide the slider and detach the airbag connector.
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Slider
    2. Separate the horn connector.
    3. Separate the steering angle sensor connector.
    4. Disengage the 3 claws and remove the spiral cable sub-assembly.
      Fig 2: Identifying Spiral Cable Sub-Assembly Claws
      GTY345024Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      WARNING:
      • Do not replace the spiral cable sub-assembly when the ignition switch is ON and the battery cable is connected.
      • Do not rotate the spiral cable sub-assembly when the ignition switch is ON and the battery cable is connected.
      • Make sure the steering wheel is installed and centered before rotating the steering angle sensor when performing steering angle sensor operation inspections (inspecting for abnormal noise, diagnosis inspections, etc.).
      • Do not remove the steering angle sensor from the spiral cable.
      • If there is a malfunction in the steering angle sensor, replace the spiral cable with steering angle sensor.