Steering Angle Sensor: Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

Do not perform the removal except unless replacing.
When replacing three times or more, replace by using the combination switch assembly to protect the threads.

Set the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Remove the driver's airbag module.< Refer to REMOVAL , Driver's Airbag Module. >
CAUTION: Before handling the airbag module, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM".< Refer to CAUTION , General Description. >
Remove the steering wheel.< Refer to REMOVAL , Steering Wheel. >
Remove the screws and remove the steering column lower cover.

Fig 1: Locating Steering Column Lower Cover Mounting Screw
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Remove the harness cover lock.
Remove the screws and detach the knee protector.

Fig 2: Locating Knee Protector Mounting Screws
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Remove the screws and remove the steering column cover upper.

Fig 3: Locating Steering Column Cover Upper Mounting Screws
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Disconnect the connector of roll connector and steering angle sensor.
Remove the screws which secure the roll connector to steering column.

Fig 4: Identifying Roll Connector And Mounting Screws
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Remove the vinyl tape binding the harness, and remove the steering angle sensor from roll connector.

Fig 5: Locating Steering Angle Sensor And Mounting Screws
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Turn the protrusion portion of new steering angle sensor to match the alignment mark of inspection hole.
CAUTION: Be careful not to allow foreign matter to enter into inspection hole.

Fig 6: Identifying Steering Angle Sensor Alignment Mark, Inspection Hole And Protrusion Portion
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Align the center of roll connector.< Refer to INSTALLATION , Roll Connector. >
Apply the grease provided with the new part on the 4 locations of the protrusion on the steering angle sensor.

Fig 7: Locating Grease Applying Areas On Steering Angle Sensor
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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 8: Locating Steering Angle Sensor And Mounting Screws
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Install the roll connector to combination switch and bind the harness with vinyl tape as originally bound.

Fig 9: Identifying Roll Connector And Mounting Screws
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Install the steering wheel.< Refer to INSTALLATION , Steering Wheel. >
Tightening torque:

39 N.m (3.98 kgf-m, 28.8 ft-lb)
Install the airbag module to the steering wheel.< Refer to INSTALLATION , Driver's Airbag Module. >
CAUTION: Before handling the airbag module, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM".< Refer to CAUTION , General Description. >
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 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)".< Refer to ADJUSTMENT , VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U). >