Steering Angle Sensor: Installation

CAUTION:

If the hydraulic unit assembly VDC, bracket COMPL hydraulic unit VDC, steering wheel and the sensor assembly VDC steering (steering roll connector) are removed, installed or replaced, 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>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 sensor assembly VDC steering.

When installing a new sensor assembly VDC steering, apply grease to the protrusion (a).

CAUTION: Do not rotate the protrusion of the sensor assembly VDC steering.

NOTE: If the steering angle sensor is reused, check the grease amount.
If grease is insufficient, additionally apply it.

Preparation items:

Grease: An item contained in the steering angle sensor, KYODO YUSHI Multemp L or equivalent

Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Align the center position of the steering roll connector. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>ROLL CONNECTOR>ADJUSTMENT .
Align the position of the protrusion and install the sensor assembly VDC steering to the steering roll connector.

Install the steering roll connector assembly.
Connect the airbag connector. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>AIRBAG CONNECTOR>PROCEDURE>DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE (STEERING ROLL CONNECTOR) .
Install the column cover assembly. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>STEERING COLUMN>INSTALLATION .
Install the steering wheel. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>STEERING WHEEL>INSTALLATION .
Install the driver's airbag module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE>INSTALLATION .
Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
Perform the neutral position setting of the sensor assembly VDC steering. Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDCCM & H/U)>ADJUSTMENT>VDC SENSOR MIDPOINT SETTING MODE .