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Steering Angle Sensor: Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Subaru Outback and 2006 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
  • Do not perform the removal except when the replacement.
  • When replacing more than three times, replace the combination switch as assembly to protect the threads.
  1. Set the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position.
  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  3. Remove the airbag module.

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

    WARNING: Always refer to "Airbag System" when performing the airbag module repair service. < Ref. to CAUTION , General Description. >
  4. Remove the steering wheel.

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , Steering Wheel. >

  5. Remove the screws and remove the steering column lower cover.
  6. Remove the two screws securing the steering column upper cover.
  7. Unlock the harness band and disconnect the connector of the steering angle sensor.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Connector Of Steering Angle Sensor
    G05020273
  8. Remove the screws which secure the roll connector to steering column.
    Fig 2: Locating Steering Column Screws
    G05020274
  9. Remove the steering angle sensor from roll connector.
    Fig 3: Locating Steering Angle Sensor Screws
    G05003591
  10. Turn the protrusion portion of new steering angle sensor to match the alignment mark of inspection hole.
    Fig 4: Identifying Alignment Mark Of Inspection Hole
    G05020276
    CAUTION: Be careful not to allow foreign matter to enter into inspection hole.
  11. Align the center of roll connector.

    < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Roll Connector. >

  12. Apply a thin coat of grease that is supplied with the new part, to the 4 protruding sections of the steering angle sensor.
    Fig 5: Locating Center Of Roll Connector
    G05020277
  13. Align the position of the protrusion and install roll connector to steering angle sensor.

    Tightening torque: 

    0.5 N.m (0.05 kgf-m, 0.36 ft-lb) 

    Fig 6: Locating Steering Angle Sensor Screws
    G05003591
  14. Install the roll connector to combination switch.
    Fig 7: Locating Steering Column Screws
    G05020274
  15. Install the steering wheel.

    < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Steering Wheel. >

    Tightening torque: 

    44 N.m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 ft-lb) 

  16. Install the airbag module to the 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. >
  17. Connect the ground cable to battery.
    CAUTION: After completion of installation, adjust the following two positions.
    • Positioning to the center of steering angle sensor
    • Positioning the yaw rate & lateral G sensors to zero.

      The above procedure is required for the VDCCM to identify vehicle position afterward. For the setting procedures of the 2 steps above, refer to "VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U)". < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U). >

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