STEERING ANGLE SENSOR > REMOVAL

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CAUTION:
Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing (Click here).



1. POSITION FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD


2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL

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



3. REMOVE STEERING PAD


B213957

  1. Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, push open the spring clips and disengage the pins.

    NOTICE:
    Lightly hold the horn button assembly to prevent it from falling.

  1. Pull the steering pad toward you.



    B213194E01

  1. Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, release the locking button.

  1. Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, disconnect the connector.
    Text in Illustration 
    *1
    		Locking Button

  1. Detach the horn terminal.



4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

  1. Fully extend and tilt up the steering wheel.



    C196467E02

  1. Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.
    Text in Illustration 
    *a
    		Matchmark

  1. Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and the steering main shaft.

  1. Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.



    C196466E01

  1. Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.

    SST
    09950-50013   (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05070)

    NOTICE:
    Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (center bolt) before use.



5. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER SUPPORT (w/ Smart Entry and Start System)


C196468

  1. Disengage the 4 claws and remove the steering column cover support.



6. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN LOWER COVER


C196526

  1. Push the right and left sides of the steering column lower cover, and disengage the 2 claws.

  1. Insert fingers into the opening of the tilt lever of the steering column lower cover to disengage the claw.

    HINT:
    Spread the claw to disengage it.



    C196527

  1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws.

  1. Turn the steering column lower cover and remove the lower steering column cover as shown in the illustration.



7. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN UPPER COVER


    C196469

  1. Disengage the 3 claws, and remove the steering column upper cover.



8. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY


B213198E01
Text in Illustration 
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Slider

  1. Separate the horn connector.

  1. Slide the slider and detach the airbag connector.

  1. Separate the steering angle sensor connector.



    B213200

  1. Disengage the 3 claws and remove the spiral cable sub-assembly.

    CAUTION:
    1. Do not replace the spiral cable sub-assembly when the ignition switch is ON and the battery cable is connected.
    2. Do not rotate the spiral cable sub-assembly when the ignition switch is ON and the battery cable is connected.
    3. 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.).
    4. Do not remove the steering angle sensor from the spiral cable.
    5. If there is a malfunction in the steering angle sensor, replace the spiral cable with steering angle sensor.