Removal (From 08/2009): Removal

2010 Lexus RX 450h 3.5 BSECTION Removal
NOTE:

Do not remove the steering angle sensor from the spiral cable.

  1. 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.

  2. PRECAUTION 
    WARNING:

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing. Refer to PRECAUTION .

  3. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  4. 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 .

  5. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
  6. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
  7. REMOVE STEERING PAD  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 6
  8. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
  9. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 11
  10. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE WITH STEERING ANGLE SENSOR 
    1. 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.
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