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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2014OUTBACK 2.5I, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BRAKESTRACTION CONTROLVEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL SYSTEMSTEERING ANGLE SENSORREPLACEMENT
2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i, Standard Trans

Steering Angle Sensor: Replacement

2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i, Standard TransSECTION Replacement
CAUTION: If the steering wheel and steering angle sensor are removed, perform the 0 point setting for each sensor. < Refer to ADJUSTMENT , VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U). >
  1. Position the front wheels straight ahead. (After moving a vehicle 5 m (16 ft) or more with front wheels positioned straight ahead, make sure that the vehicle moves straight ahead.)
  2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  3. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work.
    CAUTION: Always < Refer to CAUTION , General Description. >
  4. Remove the driver's airbag module assembly.
    1. Using a hexagon wrench etc. wrapped by protective tape, insert the snap pins and release the locks (3 locations).
      Fig 1: Removing Driver's Airbag Module Assembly
      G08316326Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Disconnect the horn harness and airbag connector and remove the airbag module assembly. < Refer to DRIVER' AIRBAG MODULE, CURTAIN AIRBAG MODULE, PRETENSIONER & LAP SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER , PROCEDURE, Airbag Connector. >
      Fig 2: Disconnecting Horn Harness And Airbag Connector
      G08316327Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the steering wheel.
    CAUTION:
    • Always use the steering wheel puller for removal to avoid deforming the steering wheel.
    • If the steering wheel has been removed, make sure that the roll connector is not turned from the original position.
    1. Disconnect the connector and remove the nut.
    2. Put alignment marks and remove the steering wheel.

      Preparation tool: 

      Steering wheel puller 

      Fig 3: Locating Steering Wheel Connector And Mounting Bolt
      G08583669Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the steering column cover.
    1. Lower the lever of the steering column.
    2. Release the claws and remove the screws, then detach the steering column lower cover.
      Fig 4: Locating Steering Column Lower Cover Mounting Screws
      G08583686Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Separate the steering column upper cover and steering upper cover, and remove the steering column upper cover.
      Fig 5: Identifying Steering Column Upper Cover Clips
      G08583687Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the roll connector.
    CAUTION: Make sure that the roll connector is not turned from the original position.
    1. Disconnect the connector under the roll connector.
    2. Release the claws and remove the roll connector.
      Fig 6: Identifying Steering Sensor Roll Connector
      G08583456Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the steering angle sensor.
    1. Release the claws and remove the steering angle sensor (b) from the roll connector (a).
      Fig 7: Identifying Steering Angle Sensor And Roll Connector
      G07914204Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the steering angle sensor.
    1. Apply grease to the protrusion (a) of the new steering angle sensor.
      CAUTION: Do not rotate the steering angle sensor protrusion.
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