Steering Angle Sensor Replacement

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) and the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before doing repairs or service.

1. With the wheels in the straight-ahead position and the steering wheel centered, remove the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL ).
2. Remove the steering column covers (see COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
3. Disconnect the combination light switch 12P connector (A) and the steering angle sensor 5P connector (B) from the combination switch assembly/cable reel (C).
   Fig 1: Identifying Combination Light Switch 12P Connector, Steering Angle Sensor 5P Connector And Switch Assembly/Cable Reel

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4. Disconnect the dashboard wire harness 20P connector (A), then remove the dashboard wire harness from the harness holder (B).
   Fig 2: Identifying Dashboard Wire Harness 20P Connector And Harness Holder

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5. Disconnect the wiper/washer switch 8P connector (A), then remove the dashboard wire harness from the harness holder (B).
   Fig 3: Identifying Wiper/Washer Switch 8P Connector, Harness Holder And Harness Clip

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6. Remove the harness clip (C), then disconnect the dashboard wire harness 4P connector (D) from the cable reel 4P connector (E).
7. Remove the combination switch assembly/cable reel mounting screws (A), then remove the combination switch assembly/cable reel (B) from the steering column.
   Fig 4: Identifying Combination Switch Assembly/Cable Reel And Mounting Screws

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8. Remove the cable reel (see CABLE REEL REPLACEMENT ).
9. Remove the combination light switch (A) and the wiper/washer switch (B) from the combination switch body assembly (C).
   Fig 5: Identifying Combination Light Switch, Wiper/Washer Switch And Body Assembly

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10. Install the combination switch body assembly in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Do not remove the steering angle sensor from the combination switch body assembly.
    • When installing the cable reel, set the turn signal canceling sleeve position so that the arrow points straight up.
    • Note that the tightening order is specified for the combination switch assembly/cable reel mounting screws (see step 1 under STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
    • Do the steering angle sensor center point writing (see STEERING ANGLE SENSOR CENTER POINT WRITING  ).