Steering Angle Sensor: Removal

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
Remove the airbag module. <Ref. to REMOVAL Driver's Airbag Module. >
WARNING: Always refer to "Air Bag System" before performing service on the air bag modules. <Ref. to CAUTION General Description. >
Remove the steering wheel nut.
NOTE: Always remove the steering wheel with it positioned straight-ahead.

Fig 2: Removing Steering Wheel Nut
Pull off the steering wheel from the shaft using a steering puller.

Fig 3: Identifying Steering Puller On Steering Wheel
Remove the screw securing the steering column lower cover.

Fig 4: Locating Steering Column Lower Cover Screw
Remove the two screws securing the steering column upper cover.
Unlock the harness band and disconnect the connector of the steering angle sensor.

Fig 5: Identifying Harness Band And Connector
Remove the bolt which secure the roll connector and steering angle sensor to the steering column.

Fig 6: Identifying Roll Connector And Steering Angle Sensor Bolts
Remove the roll connector and steering angle sensor.

Fig 7: Identifying Roll Connector And Steering Angle Sensor

NOTE: Do not rotate the steering angle sensor because the center position will be recognized by the VDC-CM.