Toyota RAV4 Service Manual: Steering angle sensor

Components

Removal

1. Precaution

Caution:

Be sure to read the "precaution" thoroughly before servicing (see page rs-1).

2. Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal

Caution:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

3. Place front wheels facing straight ahead

4. Remove steering pad assembly (see page rs- 336)

5. Remove steering wheel assembly (see page sr-12)

6. Remove steering column cover (see page sr-12)

7. Remove spiral cable sub-assembly (see page sr-13)

8. Remove steering angle sensor

1. Detach the 6 claws and remove the sensor from the spiral cable.

Inspection

1. Inspect steering angle sensor

1. Inspect the sensor. If any of the following occurs, replace the sensor with a new one:

• The surface of the sensor is cracked, dented, or chipped.
• The connector or wire harness is scratched, cracked, or damaged.
• The sensor has been dropped.

Installation

1. Install steering angle sensor

1. Align the locating pins, attach the 6 claws and install the sensor to the spiral cable.

2. Install spiral cable sub-assembly (see page sr-20)

3. Install steering column cover (see page sr- 20)

4. Install steering wheel assembly (see page sr-21)

5. Install steering pad assembly (see page rs- 336)

6. Inspect steering wheel center point

7. Connect cable to negative battery terminal

Notice:

When reconnecting the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal after installing the steering angle 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.

8. Inspect steering pad assembly (see page rs- 337)

9. Check srs warning light

1. Check the srs warning light (see page rs-37).