Steering Sensor: Removal
WARNING:
The following service operations include the works which may affect the SRS airbag system. Before starting work, always check the precautions for the SRS airbag system. (Refer to
SRS AIRBAG SYSTEM
)
- Confirmation of front tires in the straight-ahead position
- PrecautionsCAUTION: After turning the ignition switch to OFF, you may have to wait for a while before disconnecting the battery terminals. Check appropriate precautions for battery terminal disconnection before proceeding. (Refer to WORKING PRECAUTIONS AND NOTES )
- Disconnection of the battery ground terminal
- Turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect the battery ground terminal, and then wait for 60 seconds before starting the work.WARNING: The air bag and the pretensioner system have a back up power supply. If you start working within 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery ground terminal, the air bag may be activated.CAUTION: To avoid damage to the molding, be sure to fully open the door glasses on both driver's and passenger's sides.
- Turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect the battery ground terminal, and then wait for 60 seconds before starting the work.
- Removal of steering wheel (Refer to REMOVAL )
- Removal of steering column cover support (with smart entry)
- Release 4 claws and remove steering column cover support.
- Removal of steering column cover LWR (Refer to REMOVAL )
- Removal of steering column cover UPR (Refer to DISASSEMBLY )
- Removal of steering roll connector sub-assembly (with steering sensor) (Refer to INSPECTION )
- Removal of steering sensorCAUTION:
- Only when repairing the steering roll connector or the steering sensor, remove it.
- Do not rotate the center part of the steering sensor because the centering point of the steering sensor may be shifted.
- Release 6 claws and 2 pins, and then remove the steering sensor from the steering roll connector.CAUTION:
- Do not damage the guide.
- Do not damage the claws of the steering sensor.