Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20 - BRAKE CONTROL

STEERING ANGLE SENSOR - REMOVAL

1. PRECAUTION
  • CAUTION:
  • Be sure to read the "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing .
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
Steering Angle Sensor - Removal. BRAKE CONTROL. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

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
Steering Angle Sensor - Removal. BRAKE CONTROL. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

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

  • HINT:
  • Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.
6. REMOVE STEERING PAD
Steering Angle Sensor - Removal. BRAKE CONTROL. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

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

Steering Angle Sensor - Removal. BRAKE CONTROL. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

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.

Disconnect the horn connector.

Disconnect the 2 connectors from the steering pad.

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

Remove the steering pad.

7. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Steering Angle Sensor - Removal. BRAKE CONTROL. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.

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

Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.

  • SST
  • 09950-50013(09951-05010,09952-05010,09953-05020,09954-05011)
8. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER
Steering Angle Sensor - Removal. BRAKE CONTROL. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Remove the 3 screws.

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

  • NOTICE:
  • Do not damage the tilt and telescopic switch.
Steering Angle Sensor - Removal. BRAKE CONTROL. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

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

Disengage the claw to remove the steering column cover upper.

9. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
Steering Angle Sensor - Removal. BRAKE CONTROL. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

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.

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

10. REMOVE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
Steering Angle Sensor - Removal. BRAKE CONTROL. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

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