Steering Angle Sensor: Installation

1. Place steering angle sensor on steering column, confirming that the sensor is positioned as in the figure.
   Fig 1: Placing Steering Angle Sensor On Steering Column

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2. Conduct centering of roll connector. Refer to DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE .
3. Place roll connector over steering angle sensor and tighten bolts which secure roll connector and steering angle sensor.
   Fig 2: Placing Roll Connector Over Steering Angle Sensor

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4. Tighten bolts which install roll connector and steering angle sensor onto steering column.
   Fig 3: Installing Roll Connector And Steering Angle Sensor Onto Steering Column

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5. Set steering wheel to neutral and install it onto steering shaft.

   Tightening torque:  44 N.m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 ft-lb)

   Column cover-to-steering wheel clearance:  2 - 4 mm (0.08 - 0.16 in)

   CAUTION: Insert roll connector guide pin into guide hole on lower end of surface of steering wheel to prevent damage. Draw out airbag system connector, horn connector and cruise control connectors from guide hole of steering wheel lower end.
6. Install airbag module to steering wheel. Refer to AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE .
   WARNING: Always refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS before performing airbag module service (if so equipped).
7. Connect battery ground cable.

Fig 4: Connecting Battery Ground Cable

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• Steering angle sensor center positioning 
• Yaw rate and lateral G sensor 0 positioning 

These procedures are necessary for VDCCM to later recognize what position the vehicle is in.

For procedures for the above two settings, refer to ADJUSTMENT  , VDC Control Module (VDC-CM).