Steering Angle Sensor: Installation

CAUTION:

When removing, installing or replacing the VDC CONTROL MODULE & H/U, VDC CONTROL MODULE & H/U bracket, steering wheel or steering angle sensor (steering roll connector), perform "VSC (VDC) Centering Mode" of the VDC. Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDC CONTROL MODULE & H/U)>ADJUSTMENT>VDC SENSOR MIDPOINT SETTING MODE .
Before handling the airbag system components, always refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>General Description>CAUTION .

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.
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 the cover assembly - column.
Install the steering wheel.
Tightening Torque:

Steering wheel: 39 N.m (4 kgf-m, 28.8 ft-lb)

Clearance:

Between cover assembly - column and steering wheel: 4 - 6 mm (0.16 - 0.24 in)
Install the driver's airbag module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>Driver's Airbag Module>INSTALLATION .
Connect the battery ground terminal. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
Perform the neutral position setting of the steering angle sensor. Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDC CONTROL MODULE & H/U)>ADJUSTMENT>VDC SENSOR MIDPOINT SETTING MODE .