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.
2009 Toyota Avalon XLSFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Steering Angle Sensor: Installation
- INSTALL STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
- Install the steering angle sensor to the spiral cable.
- INSPECT SPIRAL CABLE (See INSPECTION )
- PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
- INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE (See INSPECTION )
- CENTER SPIRAL CABLE (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL STEERING PAD (See INSTALLATION )
- INSPECT STEERING PAD (See INSTALLATION )
- INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT
- CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL NOTE:
- When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS ).
- Make sure that the cable has been disconnected from the battery terminal for at least 2 seconds before reconnecting the cable.
- Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal with the front wheels facing straight ahead.
- INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT (See DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM )
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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.