Removal

BRAKE CONTROL / DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEMS: STEERING ANGLE SENSOR: REMOVAL

CAUTION:
Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing Service Precautions.

1. PRECAUTION

NOTICE:
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Service Precautions.

2. POSITION FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

3. 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.

4. REMOVE STEERING PAD Removal

5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY Removal

6. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER Removal

7. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER Removal

8. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY





(a) Slide the slider and detach the airbag connector.

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(b) Separate the horn connector.

(c) Separate the steering angle sensor connector.

(d) Disengage the 3 claws and remove the spiral cable sub-assembly.





CAUTION:
* Do not replace the spiral cable sub-assembly when the ignition switch is ON and the battery cable is connected.
* Do not rotate the spiral 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 cable with steering angle sensor.