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Steering Angle Sensor: Removal: Removal

WARNING:

Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing. Refer to PRECAUTION .

NOTE:

Do not remove the steering angle sensor from the spiral cable.



  1. POSITION FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    WARNING:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    NOTE:

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION .

  3. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 2
  4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
  5. REMOVE STEERING PAD  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
  6. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 6
  7. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 10
  8. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 11
  9. REMOVE SPIRAL WITH SENSOR CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the horn connector.
      Fig 1: Removing Horn Connector From Spiral With Sensor Cable Sub-Assembly
      GTY300698Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Slider
    2. Slide the slider and disengage the airbag connector.
    3. Disconnect the steering angle sensor connector.
    4. Disengage the 3 claws and remove the spiral with sensor cable sub-assembly.
      Fig 2: Identifying Spiral With Sensor Cable Sub-Assembly Claws
      GTY296902Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      WARNING:
      • Do not replace the spiral with sensor cable sub-assembly when the ignition switch is ON and the battery cable is connected.
      • Do not rotate the spiral with sensor cable sub-assembly when the ignition switch is ON and the battery cable is connected.
      • Make sure the steering wheel is installed and centered before rotating the steering angle sensor when performing steering angle sensor operation inspections (inspecting for abnormal noise, diagnosis inspections, etc.).
      • Do not remove the steering angle sensor from the spiral cable.
      • If there is a malfunction in the steering angle sensor, replace the spiral with sensor cable sub-assembly.
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