Boxster S (986) F6-3.2L (2001)
A - Universal joint of steering shaft
B - Cable guide
C - Steering-angle sensor
E - Cover
NOTE: Pull at the plug housing only. Never pull the electrical connections.
6. Pull off steering angle sensor plug. The plug is pulled off to the side -direction arrow- or to the front (depending on the steering angle sensor
version). Disengage steering angle sensor -C- forwards. To do this, press the sensor carefully (-direction arrow-) through the opening in the cover
-D-.
Instructions On Replacing Steering Angle Sensor - Vehicles Before Mod. '03
As from model 2003 (3 range) there is a new steering angle sensor -C2- installed. This internally modified steering angle sensor -C2- is distinguished
(externally) from previous steering angle sensors -C1- by the plug connection being larger and in a different position. New steering angle sensor -C2-:
axial plug connection (below steering shaft); previous steering angle sensor -C1-: radial (side-mounted) plug connection.
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In the event of replacement, the new steering angle sensor -C2- can be installed retroactively instead of the previous version -C1-.