Steering Angle Sensor: Replacement

1. Set the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position.
2. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
3. Remove the airbag module.

   Refer to REMOVAL , Driver's Airbag Module.

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

   Refer 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. Disconnect the connectors of roll connector and steering angle sensor.
8. Remove the screws which secure the roll connector to steering column.
   Fig 1: Identifying Steering Angle Sensor Connector And Screws

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9. Remove the vinyl tape binding the harness, and remove the steering angle sensor from roll connector.
   Fig 2: Locating Steering Angle Sensor Screws

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10. Turn the protrusion portion of new steering angle sensor to match the alignment mark of inspection hole.
    Fig 3: Identifying Protrusion Portion, Inspection Hole And Alignment Mark

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    CAUTION: Be careful not to allow foreign matter to enter into inspection hole.
11. Align the center of roll connector.

    Refer to INSTALLATION , Roll Connector.

12. Apply the grease provided with the new part on the four locations of the protrusion on the steering angle sensor.
    Fig 4: Identifying Grease Application Location

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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 5: Locating Steering Angle Sensor Screws

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14. Install the roll connector to combination switch and bind the harness with vinyl tape as originally bound.
    Fig 6: Identifying Steering Angle Sensor Connector And Screws

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15. Install the steering wheel.

    Refer to INSTALLATION , Steering Wheel.

    Tightening torque: 

    39 N.m (4.0 kgf-m, 28.8 ft-lb) 

16. Install the airbag module to the steering wheel. Refer to INSTALLATION , Driver's Airbag Module.
    WARNING: Always refer to "Airbag System" before performing the service operation. Refer to CAUTION , General Description.
17. Connect the ground cable to the battery.

• Positioning to the center of steering angle sensor
• Positioning of the yaw rate & lateral G sensor to zero

The procedures above are required for the VDCCM to identify the vehicle position later. For the setting procedures of the two steps above, refer to "VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM & H/U)". Refer to ADJUSTMENT , VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM & H/U).