Steering Sensor: Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lexus LS 430. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

PRECAUTION (SEE AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS )
SEPARATE BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSY (SEE OVERHAUL )
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSY (SEE OVERHAUL )
SST 09950-50013 (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05021)
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER (SEE OVERHAUL )
REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSY (SEE SPIRAL CABLE )
REMOVE STEERING SENSOR
1. Release 6 claw fittings and remove the steering sensor from the spiral cable.
  
  Fig 1: Releasing Claw Fittings And Removing Steering Sensor
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSTALL STEERING SENSOR
1. Install the steering sensor to the spiral cable.
NOTE:
- Install the claw securely.
- Do not damage the claw.
  
  Fig 2: Installing Steering Sensor To Spiral Cable
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
ADJUST CENTER FRONT WHEEL
INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSY (SEE SPIRAL CABLE )
CENTER SPIRAL CABLE (SEE SPIRAL CABLE )
INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSY (SEE OVERHAUL )
INSTALL HORN BUTTON ASSY (SEE OVERHAUL )
INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT
INSPECT HORN BUTTON ASSY (SEE HORN SYSTEM )
INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT (SEE ABS WARNING LIGHT CIRCUIT (REMAINS ON) )
INSPECT ABS WARNING LIGHT AND VSC WARNING LIGHT (SEE DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM )