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Steering Angle Sensor Replacement

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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.

NOTE: Do not damage or drop the combination switch assembly/cable reel as the steering angle sensor is sensitive to shock and vibration.
  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 Combination Switch Assembly/Cable Reel
    G06423967Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Disconnect the cable reel connector B (4P) (A) from the cable reel connector B (4P) (B), then disconnect the cable reel connector A (20P) (C) and the wiper/washer switch 8P connector (D).
    Fig 2: Identifying Cable Reel Connector B (4P), Cable Reel Connector A (20P) And Wiper/Washer Switch 8P Connector
    G06423968Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Disconnect the wire harness (A) from the harness holders (B).
    Fig 3: Identifying Wire Harness And Harness Holders
    G06423969Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Remove the combination switch assembly/cable reel mounting screws (C), then remove the combination switch assembly/cable reel from the steering column.
  7. Remove the cable reel (see CABLE REEL REPLACEMENT ).
  8. Remove the combination light switch (A) and the wiper/washer switch (B) from the combination switch body assembly (C).
    NOTE: When installing the cable reel, set the turn signal canceling sleeve position so that the arrow points (D) straight up.
    Fig 4: Identifying Combination Light Switch, Wiper/Washer Switch And Combination Switch Body Assembly
    G06423970Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. 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.
    • Tighten the combination switch assembly/cable reel mounting screw in the proper sequence (see step 1 in STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
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