2001 Subaru Outback Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Steering Angle Sensor: Installation

CAUTION: Ensure that front wheels are set in straight forward direction.
  1. Place steering angle sensor on steering column, confirming that the sensor is positioned as in the figure.
    Fig 1: Installing Steering Angle Sensor
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  2. Conduct centering of roll connector. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
  3. Place roll connector over steering angle sensor and tighten bolts which secure roll connector and steering angle sensor.
    Fig 2: Installing Roll Connector & Steering Angle Sensor
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  4. Tighten bolts which install roll connector and steering angle sensor onto steering column.
    Fig 3: Tightening Additional Bolts For Roll Connector & Steering Angle Sensor
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  5. Set steering wheel to neutral and install it onto steering shaft.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 44 N.m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 ft-lb)

    Column cover-to-steering wheel clearance: 

    1. 2 - 4 mm (0.08 - 0.16 in)
    CAUTION: Insert roll connector guide pin into guide hole on lower end of surface of steering wheel to prevent damage. Draw out airbag system connector, horn connector and cruise control connectors from guide hole of steering wheel lower end.
  6. Install airbag module to steering wheel. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .

    WARNING: Always refer to "Airbag System" before performing the service operation. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
  7. Connect battery ground cable.
    Fig 4: Connecting Battery Ground Cable
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