Removal Procedure
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.
- Lock the steering column through the access hole in the lower trim cover using J 42640 .
- Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
- Remove the sensor connector by using a suitable tool in order to pull the connector down around the right side of the steering column for accessibility.
- Remove the sensor retainer from the steering shaft.
- If reusing the sensor (1), remove the position sensor by pulling the sensor straight out from the bearing adapter (3) until the sensor is almost off the steering shaft (2). Install a pin into the sensor before removing from the steering shaft (2). Do not remove the pin until the sensor is re-installed.
- If replacing the sensor (1), remove the sensor by pulling the sensor straight out from the bearing adapter (3) and off the steering shaft.
CAUTION:
Refer to SIR Caution
in Cautions and Notices.
NOTE:
The front wheels of the vehicle must be maintained in the straight ahead position and the steering column must be in the LOCK position before disconnecting the steering column or intermediate shaft. Failure to follow these procedures will cause improper alignment of some components during installation and result in damage to the SIR coil assembly.
IMPORTANT:
A new sensor must come with a pin installed. If pin is not installed, return and reorder sensor. Do not apply force to the sensor and the bearing assembly in a sideways direction.
IMPORTANT:
When reusing the sensor (1) you must install a pin into the sensor before it is removed from the steering shaft. By not installing a pin into the sensor it will cause the sensor to lose its centering position and must be discarded.
Pin diameter must be in the range of 1-2 mm.
Do not remove the bearing adapter (3).
Pin diameter must be in the range of 1-2 mm.
Do not remove the bearing adapter (3).