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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 660 (STEERING ANGLE SENSOR)REPLACEMENT
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard
Section 660 (Steering Angle Sensor): Replacement
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota Camry. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- FOR PRECAUTIONS (see AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS )
- SEPARATE BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
- PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
- REMOVE STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO.2
- REMOVE STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO.2 (4 SPOKE STEERING WHEEL ASSY)
- REMOVE STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO.3 (3 SPOKE STEERING WHEEL ASSY)
- REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSY (see DUAL-STAGE DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE
- REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSY (see STEERING WHEEL
)
SST 09950-50013 (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05021)
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL (See INSTRUMENT PANEL )
- REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER (See x STEERING COLUMN )
- REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSY (See SPIRAL CABLE )
- REMOVE STEERING SENSOR
- INSTALL STEERING SENSOR
- INSPECT SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSY
- If the following condition is identified, replace the spiral cable sub-assy with new one.
Condition:
Scratches or cracks on the connector
Cracks, dents or chipping of the spiral cable sub-assy
- If the following condition is identified, replace the spiral cable sub-assy with new one.
- PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
- INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSY (See SPIRAL CABLE )
- CENTER SPIRAL CABLE (See SPIRAL CABLE )
- INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSY (See STEERING WHEEL )
- INSTALL HORN BUTTON ASSY (see DUAL-STAGE DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE )
- INSPECT HORN BUTTON ASSY (see DUAL-STAGE DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE )
- INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT (See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK )
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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.