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STEERING ANGLE SENSOR > REMOVAL

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NOTICE:
  1. Do not remove the steering angle sensor from the spiral cable.
  2. While the battery is connected, even if the power switch is off, the brake control system activates when the brake pedal is depressed or any door courtesy switch turns on. Therefore, when servicing the brake system components, do not operate the brake pedal or open/close the doors while the battery is connected.



1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing (Click here).



2. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD


3. REMOVE STEERING PAD

HINT:
Refer to the procedure up to Remove Steering Pad (Click here).



4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY


    C206245E01

  1. Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.
    Text in Illustration 
    *1
    		Matchmark

  1. Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and steering main shaft.

  1. Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.



    C206246E01

  1. Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.
    Text in Illustration 
    *1
    		Turn
    *2
    		Hold

    SST
    09950-50013   (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09955-04071)

    NOTICE:
    Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (09953-05020) before use.



5. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER

NOTICE:
Removing the lower steering column cover in the incorrect order will cause the parts to break.



    C206253

  1. Push the right and left sides of the lower steering column cover to disengage the 4 claws.



    C206254

  1. Insert fingers into the opening of the tilt lever of the lower steering column cover to disengage the 2 claws.

    HINT:
    Spread the claws to disengage them.



  1. Using a screwdriver, insert the tip into each service hole to disengage the 2 claws to remove the lower steering column cover as shown in the illustration.


    C206255E01


    Text in Illustration 
    *1
    		Service Hole
    		*2
    		Protective Tape

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.



6. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER


    C206258

  1. Disengage the 2 claws and 2 pins to remove the upper steering column cover.



7. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE WITH STEERING ANGLE SENSOR

  1. Remove the spiral cable with steering angle sensor (Click here).

    NOTICE:
    1. Do not replace the spiral cable with the battery connected and the power switch on (IG).
    2. Do not rotate the spiral cable with the battery connected and the power switch on (IG).
    3. Ensure that the steering wheel is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering angle sensor.
    4. Do not remove the steering angle sensor from the spiral cable.