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Steering Angle Sensor: Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Subaru Tribeca. 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 three times or more, 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 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 .

  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: Identifying Harness Band And Steering Angle Sensor Connector
    G06343523Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the screws which secure the roll connector to steering column.
    Fig 2: Locating Steering Column Bolts
    G05032689Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the steering angle sensor from roll connector.
    Fig 3: Locating Steering Angle Sensor Bolt
    G05003591Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Turn the protrusion portion of new steering angle sensor to match the alignment mark of inspection hole.
    Fig 4: Identifying Protrusion Portion Of Steering Angle Sensor
    G06343526Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to allow foreign matter to enter into inspection hole.
  11. Align the center of roll connector.

    Refer to ADJUSTMENT , 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: Identifying Steering Angle Sensor Grease Applying Area
    G06343527Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  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 Bolt
    G05003591Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Install the roll connector to combination switch.
    Fig 7: Locating Roll Connector To Combination Switch Screws
    G05020274Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Install the steering wheel.

    Refer to INSTALLATION .

    Tightening torque: 45 N.m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 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 battery.
    CAUTION: After completion of installation, adjust the following two positions.
    • Positioning to the center of steering angle sensor
    • Positioning the yaw rate & G sensors to zero The above procedure is required for the VDC-CM 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)". Refer to ADJUSTMENT , VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U).
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