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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2001HIGHLANDER 2WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLANTILOCK BRAKES / TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMSSTEERING ANGLE SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2001 Toyota Highlander 2WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)
Steering Angle Sensor: Service and Repair
2001 Toyota Highlander 2WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)SECTION Service and Repair
REPLACEMENT
1. OBSERVE RESTRAINT SYSTEMS SERVICE PRECAUTIONS (See Restraint Systems).
2. SEPARATE BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
3. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
4. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSY [45130/98-75]
5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSY [45100/98-75]
6. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN LWR COVER
7. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSY [84306/98-162]
8. REMOVE STEERING SENSOR [89245B]
9. INSTALL STEERING SENSOR [89245B]
10. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
11. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSY [84306/98-162]
12. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN LWR COVER
13. CENTER SPIRAL CABLE
14. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSY [45100/98-75]
15. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT
16. INSTALL HORN BUTTON ASSY [45130/98-75]
17. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT.
1. OBSERVE RESTRAINT SYSTEMS SERVICE PRECAUTIONS (See Restraint Systems).
2. SEPARATE BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
3. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
4. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSY [45130/98-75]
5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSY [45100/98-75]
6. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN LWR COVER
7. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSY [84306/98-162]
8. REMOVE STEERING SENSOR [89245B]
9. INSTALL STEERING SENSOR [89245B]
10. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
11. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSY [84306/98-162]
12. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN LWR COVER
13. CENTER SPIRAL CABLE
14. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSY [45100/98-75]
15. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT
16. INSTALL HORN BUTTON ASSY [45130/98-75]
17. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.