2007 Lexus ES 350FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Steering Angle Sensor: Removal

  1. PRECAUTION 
    CAUTION: Be sure to read "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing (See AIRBAG SYSTEM ).
  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    CAUTION: Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment.
  3. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
    NOTE: When reconnecting the cable to the negative battery terminal after installing the steering sensor, check that the front tires and steering wheel are kept aligned straight ahead before and after connecting the cable to the negative battery terminal.
  4. REMOVE NO. 2 LOWER STEERING WHEEL COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE NO. 3 LOWER STEERING WHEEL COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE STEERING PAD  (See REMOVAL )
  7. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  8. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  9. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH STEERING ANGLE SENSOR  (See REMOVAL )
  10. REMOVE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR 
    1. Disengage the claws and remove the steering angle sensor from the spiral cable.
    Fig 1: Identifying Steering Angle Sensor Claws With Pin
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