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Steering Angle Sensor: Installation

CAUTION: Ensure that the front wheels are set in straight ahead direction.
  1. Place the steering angle sensor on steering column, confirming that the sensor is positioned as in the figure.
    Fig 1: Identifying Steering Angle Sensor On Steering Column
    G03808549Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Conduct centering of the roll connector.

    < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Roll Connector. >

  3. Place the roll connector over steering angle sensor and tighten the bolts which secure roll connector and steering angle sensor.
    Fig 2: Tightening Bolts
    G03808550Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Tighten the bolts which install roll connector and steering angle sensor onto steering column.
    Fig 3: Installing Roll Connector And Steering Angle Sensor Onto Steering Column
    G03808551Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Set the steering wheel to neutral and install it onto steering shaft.

    Tightening torque: 

    45 N.m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.3 ft-lb) 

    Column cover-to-steering wheel clearance: 

    2 - 4 mm (0.08 - 0.16 in) 

    CAUTION: Insert the roll connector guide pin into guide hole on lower end of surface of steering wheel to prevent damage. Draw out the airbag system connector, horn connector and cruise control connectors from guide hole of steering wheel lower end.
  6. Install the airbag module to steering wheel.

    < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Driver's Airbag Module. >

    WARNING: Always refer to "AIRBAG SYSTEM " before performing the service operation.
    < Ref. to CAUTION , General Description. >
  7. Connect the battery ground cable to battery.
    Fig 4: Connecting Battery Ground Cable To Battery
    G03808552Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
CAUTION: After completion of installation procedure, the following two position settings must be made.
  • SRS roll connector and steering angle sensor center positioning.
  • Yaw rate & 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 the section describing VDCCM adjustment. < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , VDC Control Module (VDCCM). >