Honda Civic Service Manual: Steering Angle Sensor Removal and Installation
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Removal
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations,
and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.
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Battery Terminal (SRS) - Disconnection |
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Make sure the ignition switch is in LOCK (0).
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Disconnect and isolate the negative cable and battery sensor
(A) from the battery (B).
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NOTE: Always disconnect the negative side first.
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Disconnect the positive cable (C) from the battery.
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Wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.
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Remove the access panel (A).
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Disconnect the driver's airbag inflator connector (B) on the
cable reel harness.
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Disconnect the horn switch connector (C).
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Remove the TORX bolts using a TORX T30 bit.
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Remove the driver's airbag (A).
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Steering Wheel Assembly |
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Set the front wheels in the straight ahead position.
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Disconnect the connector (A).
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Loosen the steering wheel bolt (B) three turns.
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Install a commercially available steering wheel puller (A) on
the steering wheel (B).
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Free the steering wheel from the steering column shaft by turning
the pressure bolt (C) of the puller.
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Note these items when removing the steering wheel:
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Do not tap on the steering wheel or the steering
column shaft when removing the steering wheel.
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If you thread the puller bolts (D) into the wheel
hub more than five threads, the bolts will hit the
cable reel and damage it. To prevent this, install
a pair of jam nuts five threads up on each puller
bolt.
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Remove the steering wheel puller.
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Remove the steering wheel (A) from the steering column.
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Remove the upper column cover (A).
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Remove the screws (A).
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Remove the lower column cover (A).
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Cable Reel/Steering Angle Sensor |
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Disconnect cable reel connector A and B on the dashboard wire
harness, and the steering angle sensor connector (C).
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Remove the cable reel/steering angle sensor (A).
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Remove the steering angle sensor (A) from the cable reel (B).
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Installation
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations,
and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.
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Install the steering angle sensor (A) to the cable reel (B).
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Cable Reel/Steering Angle Sensor |
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Install the cable reel/steering angle sensor (A).
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Connect cable reel connector A and B on the dashboard wire harness,
and the steering angle sensor connector (C).
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Install the lower column cover (A).
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Install the screws (A).
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Install the upper column cover (A).
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Steering Wheel Assembly |
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Make sure the front wheels are pointing straight ahead.
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Center the cable reel (A). Do this by first rotating the cable
reel clockwise until it stops.
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Rotate the cable reel counterclockwise about three full turns.
The arrow mark (B) on the cable reel label should point straight
up.
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Position the steering wheel hub (A) so that it engages the pin
(B) of the cable reel.
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Install the steering wheel (C) on to the steering column shaft.
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NOTE: Do not tap on the steering wheel or the steering column
shaft when installing the steering wheel.
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Install the steering wheel bolt (A), and tighten it to the specified
torque.
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Connect the connector (B).
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Make sure the wire harness is routed and fastened properly.
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NOTE: If you are replacing a deployed driver's airbag, inspect
the cable reel for heat damage. If there is any damage, replace
the cable reel.
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Place the driver's airbag (A) in the steering wheel.
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Tighten the new TORX bolts using a TORX T30 bit.
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NOTE: Make sure the clearance (B) between the steering wheel
and horn pad is the specified value.
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Connect the driver's airbag inflator connector (A) on the cable
reel harness.
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Connect the horn switch connector (B).
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NOTE: After reconnecting the negative cable to the battery, make
sure the horn works properly.
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Install the access panel (C).
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Battery Terminal (SRS) - Reconnection |
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NOTE: If the battery performs abnormally, test the battery.
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Clean the battery terminals.
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Connect the positive cable (A) to the battery (B).
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NOTE: Always connect the positive side first.
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Connect the negative cable and battery sensor (C) to the battery.
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Apply multipurpose grease to the terminals to prevent corrosion.
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Confirm Proper SRS Operation |
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Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and check that the SRS indicator
comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.
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Steering Wheel Spoke Angle - Check |
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Check the steering wheel spoke angle.
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If steering spoke angles to the right and left are not equal
(steering wheel is not centered), correct the engagement of the
wheel/column shaft splines.
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Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located
under the driver's side of the dashboard.
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Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
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Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle. If it does not
communicate, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting.
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VSA Sensor Neutral Position - Memorization |
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Park the vehicle on a flat and level surface, with the steering
wheel in the straight ahead position.
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Select VSA ADJUSTMENT, then select ALL SENSORS with the HDS,
and follow the screen prompts.
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NOTE: See the HDS Help menu for specific instructions.
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Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position - Clear |
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Select EPS ADJUSTMENT, then select EPS STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
VALUE CLEAR and follow the screen prompts on the HDS.
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NOTE: See the HDS Help menu for specific instructions.
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Procedure
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HDS DLC - Connection
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Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located
under the ...