Steering Wheel Sensor Removal and Installation

STEERING WHEEL SENSOR






REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

WARNING: Before removing the steering wheel and air bag module assembly, refer to Service Precautions and Air Bag Module and Clock Spring.

CAUTION: Always carry out steering wheel sensor calibration after the steering wheel sensor has been installed. This is necessary because the TCL/ASC-ECU should update the steering neutral point.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
>>A<< STEERING WHEEL SENSOR NEUTRAL POINT ALIGNMENT

WARNING: Ensure that the clock spring's mating marks are properly aligned. If not, the steering wheel may not rotate completely during a turn, or the flat cable in the clock spring could be damaged, This would prevent normal SRS operation and possibly cause serious injury to the driver.





1. Align the mating marks of the clock spring.
1. Turn the clock spring clockwise fully. Then turn it back approximately 3-3/4 turns counterclockwise to align the mating marks.
2. Turn the front wheels to the straight-ahead position. Then install the clock spring to the column switch.

CAUTION: Ensure that the steering wheel sensor's mating marks are properly aligned. If not, the steering wheel sensor could be damaged.

2. Align the mating marks of the steering wheel sensor as follows.
1. Turn the steering wheel sensor to the arrow direction shown to align the mating marks.
2. Align the mating marks on the clock spring and the steering wheel sensor, and install the steering wheel sensor to the column switch assembly.
3. Connect the steering wheel sensor connector.