2009 Toyota Matrix Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

STEERING ANGLE SENSOR (w/ VSC): Installation

  1. INSTALL STEERING ANGLE SENSOR 
    1. Align the 2 locating pins, engage the 6 claws, and install the steering angle sensor to the spiral cable.
  2. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE WITH STEERING ANGLE SENSOR  (See INSTALLATION )
  3. INSTALL UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER  (See INSTALLATION )
    Fig 1: Identifying Steering Angle Sensor Claws And Pins
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  4. INSTALL LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER  (See INSTALLATION )
  5. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  6. INSTALL NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE  (See INSTALLATION )
  7. INSTALL LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (for Manual Transaxle)  (See INSTALLATION )
  8. INSTALL LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (for Automatic Transaxle)  (See INSTALLATION )
  9. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX INSERT  (See INSTALLATION )
  10. INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT  (See INSTALLATION )
  11. INSTALL GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  12. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  13. INSTALL FRONT CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)  (See INSTALLATION )
  14. INSTALL FRONT CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (for 4WD)  (See INSTALLATION )
  15. INSTALL CONSOLE BOX CARPET 
  16. INSTALL NO. 2 SWITCH BASE  (See INSTALLATION )
  17. INSTALL FRONT UPPER CONSOLE BOX  (See INSTALLATION )
  18. INSTALL CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)  (See INSTALLATION )
  19. INSTALL CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle)  (See INSTALLATION )
  20. INSTALL SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)  (See INSTALLATION )
  21. INSTALL SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle)  (See INSTALLATION )
  22. INSTALL CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  23. ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE  (See INSTALLATION )
  24. TURN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  25. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  26. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT 
  27. INSTALL STEERING PAD  (See INSTALLATION )
  28. INSTALL LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER  (See DISPOSAL )
  29. INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER  (See DISPOSAL )
  30. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE: When reconnecting the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal after installing the steering sensor, check that the front tires and steering wheel are kept aligned straight ahead before and after connecting the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.
  31. INSPECT STEERING PAD  (See DISPOSAL )
  32. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT 

    (See DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM )

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