Steering Angle Sensor: Removal

PRECAUTION
HINT:

See AIRBAG SYSTEM
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).

HINT:

See AIRBAG SYSTEM
PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
REMOVE STEERING PAD (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY (for Manual Tilt) (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic) (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER (for Manual Tilt) (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic) (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
1. Release 6 claw fittings and remove the steering angle sensor from the spiral cable.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Steering Sensor Claw
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