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Steering Angle Sensor: Removal

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable Of Battery
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  2. Remove the airbag module. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Driver's Airbag Module . >
    WARNING: Always refer to "Airbag System" before performing service on the airbag modules. < Ref. to CAUTION , CAUTION, General Description . >
  3. Remove the steering wheel nut.
    NOTE: Always remove the steering wheel with it positioned straight-ahead.
    Fig 2: Locating Steering Wheel With Positioned Straight-Ahead
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  4. Pull off the steering wheel from the shaft using a steering puller.
    Fig 3: Identifying Steering Puller
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  5. Remove the screw securing the steering column lower cover.
    Fig 4: Locating Steering Column Lower Cover Screw
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  6. Remove the two screws securing the steering column upper cover.
  7. Unlock the harness band and disconnect the connector of the steering angle sensor.
    Fig 5: Identifying Harness Band And Connector
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  8. Remove the bolt which secure the roll connector and steering angle sensor to the steering column.
    Fig 6: Identifying Steering Column Bolt
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  9. Remove the roll connector and steering angle sensor.
    Fig 7: Identifying Roll Connector And Steering Angle Sensor
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    NOTE: Do not rotate the steering angle sensor because the center position will be recognized by the VDCCM.
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