Steering Angle Sensor Replacement

2006 Honda Pilot EX, 3.5 YF1, J35Z1SECTION 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. Remove the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL ).
  2. Remove the steering column covers (see STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ) and the cable reel (see CABLE REEL REPLACEMENT ).
  3. Remove the combination switch assembly (see STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
  4. Remove the combination light/turn switch (A) and the wiper/washer switch (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Combination Light/Turn Switch, Wiper/Washer Switch And Combination Switch Body Assembly
    G05594784Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Replace the combination switch body assembly (C).
  6. Install the combination switch in the reverse order of removal.
    NOTE:
    • Do not remove the steering angle sensor from the combination switch body.
    • When installing the cable reel, set the turn signal canceling sleeve position (see INSTALLATION ).
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