2007 Lexus GX 470FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Steering Angle Sensor: Installation

  1. INSTALL STEERING ANGLE SENSOR 
    1. Install the steering sensor.
      Fig 1: Identifying Steering Sensor
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    2. Install the steering sensor connector.
  2. INSTALL TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
  3. INSPECT SPIRAL CABLE (See  INSPECTION  ) 
  4. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  5. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  6. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  7. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
    Fig 2: Locating Steering Sensor Connector
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  8. INSTALL STEERING PAD (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  9. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO. 2 
  10. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO. 3 
  11. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT 

    HINT:

    (See DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM )

  12. PERFORM STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ZERO POINT CALIBRATION 

    HINT:

    (See CALIBRATION  )

  13. CHECK VSC SENSOR SIGNAL 

    HINT:

    (See TEST MODE PROCEDURE  )

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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.

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