Steering Angle Sensor: Removal

CAUTION:

If the steering wheel and steering angle sensor are removed, perform "VSC (VDC) Centering Mode" of the VDC. Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDCCM & 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 .
Always use the steering wheel puller for removal to avoid deforming the steering wheel.
If the steering wheel has been removed, make sure that the steering roll connector is not turned from the original position.

Position the front wheels straight ahead.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
Remove the driver's airbag module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE>REMOVAL .
Remove the steering wheel. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>STEERING WHEEL>REMOVAL .

Remove the cover assembly - column.

Release the clips, and remove the cover assembly - steering UPR.

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Remove the screws.
Remove the cap - key cylinder (a). (Model with keyless access with push button start)
Release the claw, and remove the cover assembly - column UPR and the cover assembly - column LWR.

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Remove the steering roll connector.
CAUTION: Make sure that the steering roll connector is not turned from the original position.
1. Disconnect the connector under the steering roll connector.
2. Release the claws and remove the steering roll connector.
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Remove the steering angle sensor.
1. Release the claws and remove the steering angle sensor (b) from the steering roll connector (a).
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