TL FWD V6-3.5L (2009)
Steering Angle Sensor: Service and Repair
VSA System Steering Angle Sensor Replacement
NOTE: Do not damage or drop the combination switch as the steering angle sensor is sensitive to shock and vibration.
1. With the wheels in the straight-ahead position and the steering wheel centered, remove the steering wheel. See: Steering and
Suspension/Steering/Steering Wheel/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Steering Wheel Removal
2. Remove the steering column covers. See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Steering Column/Steering Column Cover/Service and Repair
3. Disconnect the combination light switch 12P connector (A) and the steering angle sensor 5P connector (B) from the combination switch
assembly/cable reel (C).
4. Disconnect the dashboard wire harness 4P connector (A) from the cable reel 4P connector (B), then disconnect the dashboard wire harness 20P
connector (C) and the wiper/washer switch 8P connector (D).
5. Remove the combination switch assembly/cable reel mounting screws (A).
6. Remove the wire harness clips (B), then remove the combination switch assembly/cable reel from the steering column.
7. Remove the cable reel. See: Restraint Systems/Air Bag Systems/Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable/Service and Repair
