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.
2016 Subaru Crosstrek BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Steering Angle Sensor: Replacement
CAUTION:
- If the steering wheel and steering angle sensor are removed, perform the following VDC setting mode.
- Model without EyeSight: VDC sensor midpoint setting mode < Ref. to VDC SENSOR MIDPOINT SETTING MODE (MODELS WITHOUT EYESIGHT) , ADJUSTMENT, VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U). >
- Model with EyeSight: Set up mode for Neutral of Steering Angle Sensor & Lateral G Sensor 0 point < Ref. to NEUTRAL OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR & LATERAL G SENSOR 0 POINT SETTING (MODEL WITH EYESIGHT) , ADJUSTMENT, VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U). >
- Model with EyeSight: Longitudinal G sensor & lateral G sensor 0 point setting mode < Ref. to LONGITUDINAL G SENSOR & LATERAL G SENSOR 0 POINT SETTING MODE (MODEL WITH EYESIGHT) , ADJUSTMENT, VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U). >
- Before handling the airbag system components, always refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". < Ref. to CAUTION , General Description. >
- 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 steering roll connector is not turned from the original position.
- Set the tire to the straight-ahead position.
- Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. < Ref. to
BATTERY
, NOTE, Note. >NOTE: For the 12 volt engine restart battery of HEV model, disconnect the ground terminal from 12V engine restart battery sensor.
- Remove the driver's airbag module. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Driver's Airbag Module. >
- Remove the steering wheel. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Steering Wheel. >
- Remove the cover assembly - column.
- Release the screws and claws.
- Remove the cap - key cylinder (a).
- Remove the cover assembly - column UPR and the cover assembly - column LWR.
- Remove the steering roll connector.CAUTION: Make sure that the steering roll connector is not turned from the original position.
- Disconnect the connector under the steering roll connector.
- Release the claws and remove the steering roll connector.
- Remove the steering angle sensor.
- Release the claws and remove the steering angle sensor (b) from the steering roll connector (a).
- Install the steering angle sensor.
- Apply grease to the protrusion (a) of the new steering angle sensor.CAUTION: Do not rotate the steering angle sensor protrusion.
- Apply grease to the protrusion (a) of the new steering angle sensor.
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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.