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Steering Angle Sensor: Installation

CAUTION:
  • When removing, installing or replacing the VDC CONTROL MODULE & H/U, VDC CONTROL MODULE & H/U bracket, steering wheel or steering angle sensor (steering roll connector), perform "VSC(VDC) Centering Mode" of the VDC. Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDC CONTROL MODULE & H/U)>ADJUSTMENT>VDC SENSOR MIDPOINT SETTING MODE .
  • Before handling the airbag system components, always refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>General Description>CAUTION .
  1. Install the steering angle sensor.
    1. Apply grease to the protrusion (a) of the new steering angle sensor.
      CAUTION: Do not rotate the steering angle sensor protrusion.
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    2. Align the center of steering roll connector. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>Roll Connector>INSTALLATION .
    3. Align the position of the protrusion and install the steering angle sensor to the steering roll connector.
  2. Install the cover assembly - column.
  3. Install the steering wheel.

    Tightening torque:

    Steering wheel: 39 N.m (4 kgf-m, 28.8 ft-lb)

    Clearance:

    Between cover assembly - column and steering wheel: 4 - 6 mm (0.16 - 0.24 in)

  4. Install the driver's airbag module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>Driver's Airbag Module>INSTALLATION .
  5. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  6. Perform the centering setting for the steering angle sensor. Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDC CONTROL MODULE & H/U)>ADJUSTMENT>VDC SENSOR MIDPOINT SETTING MODE .