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.
Removal (From 08/2009): Removal
Do not remove the steering angle sensor from the spiral cable.
- PRECAUTION (w/ Navigation System for HDD) NOTE:
After the power switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the power switch off, make sure to wait at least 60 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
- PRECAUTION WARNING:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing. Refer to PRECAUTION .
- ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL NOTE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION .
- REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
- REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
- REMOVE STEERING PAD . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 6
- REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
- REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 11
- REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE WITH STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
- Remove the spiral cable with steering angle sensor. Refer to REMOVAL - Step 10
.NOTE:
- Do not replace the spiral cable with the battery connected and the power switch on (IG).
- Do not rotate the spiral cable with the battery connected and the power switch on (IG).
- Ensure that the steering wheel is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering angle sensor.
- Do not remove the steering angle sensor from the spiral cable.
- Remove the spiral cable with steering angle sensor. Refer to REMOVAL - Step 10
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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.