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Steering Angle Sensor: Replacement

CAUTION:
  • Do not perform the removal except when the replacement.
  • When replacing three times or more, replace the combination switch as assembly to protect the threads.
  1. Set the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position.
  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  3. Remove the airbag module.

    Ref. to REMOVAL , Driver's Airbag Module.

    WARNING: Always refer to "Airbag System" when performing the airbag module repair service. Ref. to CAUTION , General Description.
  4. Remove the steering wheel.

    Ref. to REMOVAL , Steering Wheel.

  5. Remove the screws and remove the steering column lower cover.
  6. Remove the two screws securing the steering column upper cover.
  7. Disconnect the connector of paddle shift assembly. (Model with paddle shift)
    Fig 1: Locating Paddle Shift Assembly Connector
    G05666148Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the paddle shift assembly. (Model with paddle shift)
    Fig 2: Locating Paddle Shift Assembly Fasteners
    G06339331Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Disconnect the connector of roll connector and steering angle sensor.
  10. Remove the screws which secure the roll connector to steering column.
    Fig 3: Locating Roll Connector To Combination Switch Screws
    G05020274Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the vinyl tape binding the harness, and remove the steering angle sensor from roll connector.
    Fig 4: Locating Steering Angle Sensor Screws
    G05003591Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Turn the protrusion portion of new steering angle sensor to match the alignment mark of inspection hole.
    Fig 5: Identifying Protrusion Portion Of Steering Angle Sensor And Alignment Mark Of Inspection Hole
    G06339334Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to allow foreign matter to enter into inspection hole.
  13. Align the center of roll connector.

    Ref. to INSTALLATION , Roll Connector.

  14. Apply the grease provided with the new part on the four locations of the protrusion on the steering angle sensor.
    Fig 6: Applying Grease To Appropriate Location
    G06339335Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Align the position of the protrusion and install roll connector to steering angle sensor.

    Tightening torque: 

    0.5 N.m (0.05 kgf-m, 0.36 ft-lb) 

    Fig 7: Locating Steering Angle Sensor Screws
    G05003591Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Install the roll connector to combination switch and bind the harness with vinyl tape as originally bound.
    Fig 8: Locating Roll Connector To Combination Switch Screws
    G05020274Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Install the paddle shift. (Model with paddle shift)
  18. Install the steering wheel.

    Ref. to INSTALLATION , Steering Wheel.

    Tightening torque: 

    44 N.m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 ft-lb) 

  19. Install the airbag module to the steering wheel. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Driver's Airbag Module.
    WARNING: Always refer to "Airbag System" before performing the service operation. Ref. to CAUTION , General Description.
  20. Connect the ground cable to battery.
    CAUTION: After completion of installation, adjust the following two positions.
    • Positioning to the center of steering angle sensor
    • Positioning the yaw rate & lateral G sensors to zero

    The above procedure is required for the VDC-CM to identify vehicle position afterward. For the setting procedures of the 2 steps above, refer to "VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U)". Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U).
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