2005 Subaru Outback RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Steering Angle Sensor: Replacement

CAUTION:
  • Do not perform the removal except when the replacement.
  • When replacing more than three times, replace the combination switch as assembly to protect screw part.
  1. Set the steering wheel in a wheel-forward position.
  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  3. Remove the airbag module.

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , Driver's Airbag Module. >

    WARNING: Always refer to AIRBAG SYSTEM when performing the airbag module repair service.

    < Ref. to  CAUTION  , General Description.> 

  4. Remove the steering wheel.

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , Steering Wheel. >

  5. Remove the screws and detach the steering column lower cover.
  6. Remove the two screws securing the steering column upper cover.
  7. Unlock the harness band and disconnect the connector of steering angle sensor.
    Fig 1: Unlocking Harness Band And Disconnecting Steering Angle Sensor Connector
    G03832868Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the screws which secure the roll connector to steering column.
    Fig 2: Removing Screws Securing Roll Connector To Steering Column
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  9. Remove the steering angle sensor from roll connector.
    Fig 3: Removing Steering Angle Sensor From Roll Connector
    G03832870Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Turn the protrusion portion of new steering angle sensor to match the alignment mark of inspection hole.
    Fig 4: Matching Alignment Mark
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