Steering Angle Sensor (W/ Vsc) Removal
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
REMOVE STEERING PAD
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER
REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER
REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY (STEERING ANGLE SENSOR)
Steering Angle Sensor (W/ Vsc) -- Removal |
- CAUTION:
- Be sure to read the "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing (Toyota Fortuner RM000000KT106KX.html).
| 1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL |
- CAUTION:
- Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
- NOTICE:
- When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (Toyota Fortuner RM000002HD2006X.html).
| 2. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD |
Straighten the front wheels.
Using a T30 "torx" socket, loosen the 2 screws until the groove along each screw circumference catches on the screw case.
Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel 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.
Using a screwdriver, disconnect the airbag connector.
- NOTICE:
- When handling the airbag connector, do not damage the airbag wire harness.
Disconnect the horn connector and remove the steering pad.
| 4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY |
Remove the steering wheel set nut.
Place matchmarks on the steering wheel and main shaft.
Using SST, remove the steering wheel.
- SST
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| 5. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER |
Remove the 3 screws and lower cover.
| 6. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER |
| 7. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY (STEERING ANGLE SENSOR) |
Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.
- NOTICE:
- When handling the airbag connector, do not damage the airbag wire harness.
Detach the 3 claws and remove the spiral cable.
