Steering Angle Sensor: Replacement

CAUTION: If the steering wheel and steering angle sensor are removed, perform the 0 point setting for each sensor. < Refer to ADJUSTMENT , VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U). >

Position the front wheels straight ahead. (After moving a vehicle 5 m (16 ft) or more with front wheels positioned straight ahead, make sure that the vehicle moves straight ahead.)
Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work.
CAUTION: Always < Refer to CAUTION , General Description. >
Remove the driver's airbag module assembly.
1. Using a hexagon wrench etc. wrapped by protective tape, insert the snap pins and release the locks (3 locations).
  
  Fig 1: Removing Driver's Airbag Module Assembly
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2. Disconnect the horn harness and airbag connector and remove the airbag module assembly. < Refer to DRIVER' AIRBAG MODULE, CURTAIN AIRBAG MODULE, PRETENSIONER & LAP SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER , PROCEDURE, Airbag Connector. >
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Horn Harness And Airbag Connector
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Remove the steering wheel.
CAUTION:
- Always use the steering wheel puller for removal to avoid deforming the steering wheel.
- If the steering wheel has been removed, make sure that the roll connector is not turned from the original position.
1. Disconnect the connector and remove the nut.
2. Put alignment marks and remove the steering wheel.
  Preparation tool:
  
  Steering wheel puller
  
  Fig 3: Locating Steering Wheel Connector And Mounting Bolt
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Remove the steering column cover.
1. Lower the lever of the steering column.
2. Release the claws and remove the screws, then detach the steering column lower cover.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Steering Column Lower Cover Mounting Screws
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3. Separate the steering column upper cover and steering upper cover, and remove the steering column upper cover.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Steering Column Upper Cover Clips
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Remove the roll connector.
CAUTION: Make sure that the roll connector is not turned from the original position.
1. Disconnect the connector under the roll connector.
2. Release the claws and remove the roll connector.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Steering Sensor Roll Connector
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Remove the steering angle sensor.
1. Release the claws and remove the steering angle sensor (b) from the roll connector (a).
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Steering Angle Sensor And Roll Connector
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Install the steering angle sensor.
1. Apply grease to the protrusion (a) of the new steering angle sensor.
  CAUTION: Do not rotate the steering angle sensor protrusion.
  
  Fig 8: Identifying Protrusion (a) Of Steering Angle Sensor
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2. Align the center of roll connector. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Roll Connector. >
3. Align the position of the protrusion and install roll connector to steering angle sensor.
Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:

Steering wheel: 39 N.m (3.98 kgf-m, 28.8 ft-lb)

Clearance:

Between column cover and steering wheel: 4 - 6 mm (0.16 - 0.24 in)
After installation, perform the neutral position setting of the steering angle sensor. < Refer to SET UP MODE FOR NEUTRAL OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR & LATERAL G SENSOR 0 POINT , ADJUSTMENT, VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U). >