Steering Angle Sensor: Removal

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Remove the airbag module. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Driver's Airbag Module. >
WARNING: Always refer to "AIRBAG SYSTEM " before performing the airbag module service.
< Ref. to CAUTION , General Description. >
Remove the steering wheel nut.
NOTE: Steering wheel must be removed at the straight ahead position.

Fig 2: Removing Steering Wheel Nut
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Then draw out the steering wheel from shaft using steering puller.

Fig 3: Identifying Draw Out Steering Wheel From Shaft Using Steering Puller
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Remove the screw securing steering column lower cover.

Fig 4: Removing Screw Securing Steering Column Lower Cover
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Remove the two screws securing steering column upper cover.
Release the lock of harness band and disconnect the connector of steering angle sensor.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Connector Of Steering Angle Sensor
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Remove the bolts which hold roll connector and steering angle sensor onto steering column.

Fig 6: Removing Bolts Which Hold Roll Connector And Steering Angle Sensor Onto Steering Column
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Remove the roll connector and steering angle sensor.

Fig 7: Removing Roll Connector And Steering Angle Sensor
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NOTE: Do not turn the steering angle sensor as it's center position has been recognized by VDCCM.