Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Steering Sensor: Installation
- INSTALL STEERING SENSOR
- Align the locating pins, engage the claws and install the steering sensor to the spiral cable sub-assembly
- INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH STEERING SENSOR (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER
For 3GR-FSE (See INSTALLATION )
For 3UZ-FE (See INSTALLATION )
- CENTER SPIRAL CABLE (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
For 3GR-FSE (See INSTALLATION )
For 3UZ-FE (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
- INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT
- CONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
- INSPECT HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
- INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT
(See DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST )
- PERFORM INITIALIZATION
(See INITIALIZATION )
Same systems need initialization after reconnecting the cable to the negative battery cable Claw
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.