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HOMESERVICE MANUALSLEXUS2006RX 400H AWD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE) HYBRIDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLANTILOCK BRAKES / TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMSSTEERING ANGLE SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2006 Lexus RX 400h AWD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE) Hybrid
Steering Angle Sensor: Service and Repair
2006 Lexus RX 400h AWD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE) HybridSECTION Service and Repair
STEERING SENSOR
REMOVAL
1. PRECAUTION, refer to Restraint Systems Service Precautions.
2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
3. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL NO. 2 COVER LOWER
5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL NO. 3 COVER LOWER
6. REMOVE STEERING PAD
7. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
8. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER
9. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER
10. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
11. REMOVE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
a. Disengage the 6 claws and remove the steering angle sensor from the spiral cable sub-assembly.
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
a. Inspect the steering angle sensor. If any of the following occurs, replace with a new steering angle sensor:
^ The surface of the steering angle sensor is cracked, dented, or chipped off.
^ The connector or wire harness is scratched, cracked, or damaged.
^ The steering angle sensor has been dropped.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
a. Install the steering angle sensor to the spiral cable sub-assembly.
NOTICE:
^ Engage the claws securely.
^ Do not damage the claws.
2. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
3. POINT FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
4. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER
5. CENTER SPIRAL CABLE
6. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
7. INSTALL STEERING PAD
8. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL NO. 2 COVER LOWER
9. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL NO. 3 COVER LOWER
10. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
11. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT
12. PERFORM INITIALIZATION
Some systems need initialization after reconnecting the negative battery cable.
COMPONENTS:
REMOVAL
1. PRECAUTION, refer to Restraint Systems Service Precautions.
2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
3. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL NO. 2 COVER LOWER
5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL NO. 3 COVER LOWER
6. REMOVE STEERING PAD
7. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
8. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER
9. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER
10. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
11. REMOVE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
a. Disengage the 6 claws and remove the steering angle sensor from the spiral cable sub-assembly.
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
a. Inspect the steering angle sensor. If any of the following occurs, replace with a new steering angle sensor:
^ The surface of the steering angle sensor is cracked, dented, or chipped off.
^ The connector or wire harness is scratched, cracked, or damaged.
^ The steering angle sensor has been dropped.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
a. Install the steering angle sensor to the spiral cable sub-assembly.
NOTICE:
^ Engage the claws securely.
^ Do not damage the claws.
2. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
3. POINT FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
4. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER
5. CENTER SPIRAL CABLE
6. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
7. INSTALL STEERING PAD
8. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL NO. 2 COVER LOWER
9. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL NO. 3 COVER LOWER
10. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
11. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT
12. PERFORM INITIALIZATION
Some systems need initialization after reconnecting the negative battery cable.
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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.