2008 Lexus LS 600hLFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Steering Angle Sensor: Installation

NOTE: While the battery is connected, even if the power switch is OFF, the brake control system activates when the brake pedal is depressed or the door courtesy switch turns on. Therefore during servicing of the brake system components, do not operate the brake pedal or open/ close the doors while the battery is connected.
  1. INSTALL STEERING ANGLE SENSOR 
    1. Align the pins on the spiral cable with the installation holes on the steering sensor
    2. Attach the 6 claws and install the steering sensor to the spiral cable
      Fig 1: Identifying Steering Sensor With Spiral Cable And Claws
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  2. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE WITH STEERING SENSOR  (See INSTALLATION ).
  3. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER (w/o Driver Monitor Camera)  (See INSTALLATION ).
  4. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER (w/ Driver Monitor Camera)  (See INSTALLATION ).
  5. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION ).
  6. INSTALL STEERING PAD  (See INSTALLATION ).
  7. INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER  (See INSTALLATION ).
  8. INSTALL SWITCH AND VOLUME CASE  (See INSTALLATION ).
  9. INSPECT STEERING PAD  (See INSTALLATION ).
  10. INSTALL SERVICE PLUG GRIP  (See INSTALLATION ).
  11. INSTALL BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER  (See INSTALLATION ).
  12. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE:
    • Reset the AUTO TILT AWAY function setting to the previous condition by changing the customize parameter (see CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS ).
    • 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.
    • When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (see INITIALIZATION ).
  13. INSTALL BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  14. INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  15. CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT 
    1. Check the SRS warning light (see DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM )
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