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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA2003MDX TOURINGREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BRAKESTRACTION CONTROLVSA (VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST) SYSTEMSTEERING ANGLE SENSOR REPLACEMENT
2003 Acura MDX Touring
Steering Angle Sensor Replacement
2003 Acura MDX TouringSECTION Steering Angle Sensor Replacement
NOTE:
Do not damage or drop the combination switch as the steering angle sensor is sensitive to shock and vibration.
- Remove the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL ).
- Remove the combination switch assembly (see STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
- Remove the combination light switch (A) and the wiper/washer switch (B).
- Replace the combination switch body as an assembly (C).NOTE: Do not remove the steering angle sensor from the combination switch body.
- Install the combination switch in the reverse order of removal.
- Reinstall the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION ).
- Do the VSA sensors neutral position memorization (see VSA SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION MEMORIZATIONΒ ).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.