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Steering Angle Sensor: Installation

CAUTION:
  • Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .
  • When the sensor assembly VDC steering has been replaced, be sure to perform the module registration.
  1. Install the sensor assembly VDC steering.
    1. When installing a new sensor assembly VDC steering, apply grease to the protrusion (a).
      CAUTION: Do not rotate the steering angle sensor protrusion.
      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

      G11255153Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Align the center position of the steering roll connector. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>ROLL CONNECTOR>ADJUSTMENT .
    3. Align the position of the protrusion and install the sensor assembly VDC steering to the steering roll connector.
  2. Install the steering roll connector assembly.
  3. Connect the airbag connector. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>AIRBAG CONNECTOR>PROCEDURE>DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE (STEERING ROLL CONNECTOR) .
  4. Install the column cover assembly. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>STEERING COLUMN>INSTALLATION .
  5. Install the steering wheel assembly. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>STEERING WHEEL>INSTALLATION .
  6. Install the driver's airbag module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE>INSTALLATION .
  7. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  8. When the sensor assembly VDC steering has been replaced, perform the module registration. Ref. to COMMON (DIAGNOSTICS)>UNIT REGISTRATION>OPERATION .
  9. Perform "VDC sensor midpoint setting mode". Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDCCM & H/U)>ADJUSTMENT>VDC SENSOR MIDPOINT SETTING MODE .