Steering Angle Sensor

Removing 

-- Remove airbag and steering wheel Removal and Installation .

-- Put wheels in straight-ahead position.

-- Remove cover in footwell.

-- Remove bolts -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Lower Steering Column Switch Trim Bolts, & Height & Reach Adjustment Handle

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-- Remove handle for height and length adjustment -5-.

-- Remove bolts -2-, -3- and -4-.

-- Remove lower part of trim for steering column switch.

-- Remove upper part of steering column switch trim -1-.

Fig 2: Identifying Upper Steering Column Switch Trim

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Steering angle sensor -G85- is installed in housing -1- together with spiral spring.

Fig 3: Identifying Steering Angle Sensor Housing

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-- Disconnect connectors -1- and -2-.

Fig 4: Identifying Steering Angle Sensor Connectors

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-- Carefully lift hooks -arrows- and disconnect Steering angle sensor -G85-.

Fig 5: Identifying Steering Angle Sensor Hooks

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Installing 

Steering angle sensor -G85- must be in center position before installation.

-- Position steering angle sensor -G85- until tabs engage.

-- Remove transport protection.

-- A yellow dot must be visible in the hole -arrow 1-.

Fig 6: Locating Steering Wheel Alignment Marks

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-- Markings -arrows- must align.

Be sure that center position is maintained.

Rest of installation is in reverse order of removal.

-- Install airbag and steering wheel Removal and Installation

-- Perform basic setting of steering angle sensor -G85-