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Installation Procedure

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    IMPORTANT: A new sensor must come with a pin installed. If pin is not installed, return and reorder sensor.
    Fig 1: Aligning Sensor Onto The Steering Shaft And Into The Bearing Adapter
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    IMPORTANT: Do not apply force to the sensor (1) or the bearing adapter (3) in a sideways direction.
  1. If reusing the sensor, with the pin still installed, align the sensor onto the steering shaft (2) and into the bearing adapter (3).
  2. IMPORTANT: If installing a new sensor the sensor will come pre-centered. Do not remove the pin until installation is complete.
  3. Install the sensor onto the steering shaft (2) and into the bearing adapter (3).
  4. The sensor must be set to approximately 3 mm gap between the sensor and the bearing adapter.
  5. Install the sensor connector.
  6. Remove the pin from the sensor.
  7. Install the intermediate shaft to the steering column. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
  8. Install the steering column to the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  9. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.