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.
2008 Lexus SC 430FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Steering Angle Sensor: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lexus SC 430. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- INSTALL STEERING SENSOR
- ADJUST CENTER FRONT WHEEL
- INSTALL TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- POSITION SPIRAL CABLE (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
- CHECK STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT
- INSTALL STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY (See DISPOSAL )
- INSTALL STEERING PAD SWITCH MODULATOR
- INSTALL SWITCH AND VOLUME CASE
- CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
- PERFORM INITIALIZATION
- Perform initialization (see
INITIALIZATION
).NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
- Perform initialization (see
INITIALIZATION
).
- CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT
- Check the SRS warning light (see DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).
Factory Service Tools
Use the Manual With the Right Hardware
Pair factory procedures with proven DIY tools so the instructions are easier to execute.
Disclosure: Verified tool recommendations may earn an affiliate commission at no cost to you.
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.