Steering Angle Sensor: Replacement

CAUTION: If the steering wheel and steering angle sensor are removed, perform "VSC(VDC) Centering Mode" of the VDC. Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) > VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U) > ADJUSTMENT .

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.
Remove the driver's airbag module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM > Driver's Airbag Module > REMOVAL .
Remove the steering wheel. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING) > Steering Wheel > REMOVAL .
Remove the cover assembly - column.
1. Remove the cap - key cylinder (a). (Model with keyless access with push button start)
2. Release the screws and claws.
3. Remove the cover assembly - column UPR and the cover assembly - column LWR.
Fig 1: Removing Column Cover Assembly
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Remove the steering roll connector.
CAUTION: Make sure that the steering roll connector is not turned from the original position.
1. Disconnect the connector under the steering roll connector.
2. Release the claws and remove the steering roll connector.
Fig 2: Removing Steering Roll Connector With Claws
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Remove the steering angle sensor.
1. Release the claws and remove the steering angle sensor (b) from the steering roll connector (a).
Fig 3: Identifying Steering Angle Sensor And Steering Roll Connector With Claws
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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 4: Identifying Grease Applying Area On Protrusion Of Steering Angle Sensor
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2. Align the center of steering roll connector. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM > Roll Connector > INSTALLATION .
3. Align the position of the protrusion and install the steering angle sensor to the steering roll connector.
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 cover assembly - column and steering wheel: 4 - 6 mm (0.16 - 0.24 in)
After installation, perform the neutral position setting of the steering angle sensor. Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) > VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U) > VDC SENSOR MIDPOINT SETTING MODE .