Steering Angle Sensor: Removal

CAUTION:

If the steering wheel and steering angle sensor are removed, perform "VSC(VDC) Centering Mode" of the VDC. Ref. to VDC SENSOR MIDPOINT SETTING MODE , ADJUSTMENT, VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM & H/U).
Before handling the airbag system components, always refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to CAUTION , General Description.
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 steering roll connector is not turned from the original position.

Position the front wheels straight ahead.
Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to BATTERY
NOTE: Repair Contents.
Remove the driver's airbag module. Ref. to REMOVAL , Driver's Airbag Module.
Remove the steering wheel. Ref. to REMOVAL , Steering Wheel.
Remove the cover assembly - column.
1. Remove the clips, and remove the cover - column (a).
2. Remove the screws.
3. Release the claws, and remove the cover assembly - column UPR (b) and the cover assembly - column LWR (c).
Fig 1: Removing 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: 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 steering roll connector (a).
Fig 3: Identifying Steering Angle Sensor And Steering Roll Connector
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