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.
Caution / Notice / Hint
The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed, or replaced during steering sensor removal/installation are shown below.
| Replaced Part or Performed Procedure | Necessary Procedure | Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auxiliary battery terminal is disconnected/reconnected | Memorize steering angle neutral point | Lane Departure Alert System (w/ Steering Control) | Refer to INITIALIZATION [11/2015 - 07/2020] |
| Intelligent Clearance Sonar System | |||
| Simple Advanced Parking Guidance System | |||
| Pre-collision System | |||
| AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) | |||
| Initialize back door lock | Power Door Lock Control System | Refer to INITIALIZATION [11/2015 - ] | |
| Replacement of steering sensor | Steering angle neutral point (Initialize intelligent clearance sonar system) |
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Refer to CALIBRATION [12/2018 - ] |
If both the spiral cable sub-assembly and the steering sensor are malfunctioning, replace them with a new spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly.
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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.