Steering Angle Sensor Removal

Brake. Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20
Brake Control. Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. PRECAUTION

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  3. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  4. REMOVE NO. 3 LOWER STEERING WHEEL COVER

  5. REMOVE NO. 2 LOWER STEERING WHEEL COVER

  6. REMOVE STEERING PAD

  7. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

  8. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER

  9. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH STEERING ANGLE SENSOR

  10. REMOVE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR

Steering Angle Sensor -- Removal



1. PRECAUTION
CAUTION:
Be sure to read the "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing (Click here).


2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag working.


3. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
NOTICE:
When reconnecting the cable to the negative battery terminal after installing the steering sensor, check that the front tires and steering wheel are kept aligned straight ahead before and after connecting the cable to the negative battery terminal.


4. REMOVE NO. 3 LOWER STEERING WHEEL COVER


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. Using a screwdriver, remove the steering wheel No.3 cover lower.

    HINT:
    Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.


5. REMOVE NO. 2 LOWER STEERING WHEEL COVER


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. Using a screwdriver, remove the steering wheel No.2 cover lower.

    HINT:
    Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.


6. REMOVE STEERING PAD


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20.Brake Control.Vehicle Stability Control System (W/ Vdim).Steering Angle Sensor Removal

  1. Using a "torx" socket wrench (T30), loosen the 2 "torx" screws until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.



    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel assembly and support the steering pad with one hand as shown in the illustration.

    NOTICE:
    When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

  1. Disconnect the horn connector.

  1. Disconnect the 2 connectors from the steering pad.

    NOTICE:
    When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

  1. Remove the steering pad.



7. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20.Brake Control.Vehicle Stability Control System (W/ Vdim).Steering Angle Sensor Removal

  1. Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.

  1. Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and main shaft assembly.

  1. Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.

    SST
    09950-50013(09951-05010,09952-05010,09953-05020,09954-05011)


8. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. Remove the 3 screws.

  1. Disengage the 2 claws to remove the steering column cover lower.

    NOTICE:
    Do not damage the tilt and telescopic switch.


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. Disengage the 4 clips to separate the steering column cover upper.

  1. Disengage the claw to remove the steering column cover upper.



9. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH STEERING ANGLE SENSOR


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20.Brake Control.Vehicle Stability Control System (W/ Vdim).Steering Angle Sensor Removal

  1. Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable with steering sensor.

    NOTICE:
    When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

  1. Disengage the 3 claws and remove the spiral cable with steering sensor.



10. REMOVE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20.Brake Control.Vehicle Stability Control System (W/ Vdim).Steering Angle Sensor Removal

  1. Disengage the 6 claws and remove the steering angle sensor from the spiral cable sub-assembly with steering angle sensor.