Steering Angle Sensor: Removal

2009 Toyota Sienna XLE, FWDSECTION Removal
  1. PRECAUTION 

    HINT:

    See PRECAUTION

  2. SEPARATE BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL 
  3. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  4. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER LWR  (See REMOVAL )
  7. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  8. REMOVE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR 
    1. Release the claw fittings and remove the steering sensor from the spiral cable.
      Fig 1: Identifying Steering Angle Sensor And Spiral Cable
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

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