Steering Angle Sensor: Removal: Removal

HINT: 

The steering angle sensor is a component of the spiral with sensor cable sub-assembly. If the steering angle sensor malfunctions, replace the spiral with sensor cable sub-assembly.

1. PRECAUTION 
   WARNING:

   Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing. Refer to PRECAUTION

2. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
   WARNING:

   Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

   NOTE:

   When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION .

4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
5. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
6. REMOVE STEERING PAD  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
7. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
8. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 7
9. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 8
10. REMOVE SPIRAL WITH SENSOR CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the spiral with sensor cable sub-assembly. Refer to REMOVAL - Step 10 .
       NOTE:

       • Do not replace the spiral cable with the battery connected and the engine switch on (IG).
       • Do not rotate the spiral cable with the battery connected and the engine switch on (IG).
       • Ensure that the steering wheel is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering angle sensor.
       • Do not remove the steering angle sensor from the spiral cable.
       • Never use the steering angle sensor detached from spiral cable.

       HINT: 

       The steering angle sensor is a component of the spiral with sensor cable sub-assembly. If the steering angle sensor malfunctions, replace the spiral with sensor cable sub-assembly.