2016 Subaru WRX BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Steering Angle Sensor: Removal

CAUTION:
  • If the steering wheel and steering angle sensor are removed, perform "VSC(VDC) Centering Mode" of the VDC. < Ref. to VDC SENSOR MIDPOINT SETTING MODE , ADJUSTMENT, VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U). >
  • Before performing service on the airbag module, always refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM" section. < 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.
  1. Position the front wheels straight ahead.
  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note. >
    NOTE: For models other than STI model, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
  3. Remove the driver's airbag module. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Driver's Airbag Module. >
  4. Remove the steering wheel. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Steering Wheel. >
  5. Remove the cover assembly - column.
    1. Release the clips, and remove the cover assembly - steering UPR.
      Fig 1: Locating Clips Of Cover Assembly - Steering UPR
      G10269892Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the screws.
    3. Remove the cap - key cylinder (a). (Model with keyless access with push button start)
    4. Release the claw, and remove the cover assembly - column UPR and the cover assembly - column LWR.
      Fig 2: Removing Cover Assembly
      G10297684Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the steering roll connector.
    CAUTION: Make sure that the steering roll connector is not turned from the original position.
    1. Disconnect the connector under the steering roll connector.
    2. Release the claws and remove the steering roll connector.
      Fig 3: Removing Steering Roll Connector
      G08316423Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the steering angle sensor.
    1. Release the claws and remove the steering angle sensor (b) from the steering roll connector (a).
      Fig 4: Identifying Steering Angle Sensor And Steering Roll Connector With Claws
      G08314738Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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