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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
32 31 082 Removing and installing/replacing steering angle sensor
After installation:
- Replacement only: Carry out programming/coding, refer to DIAGNOSIS PROGRAMMING/CODING
- Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment, refer to 61 31 996 CARRY OUT STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect battery negative lead, refer to 12 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY
- Remove trim for instrument panel at bottom left, refer to 51 45 180 REMOVING AND INSTALLING TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL, BOTTOM LEFT
Release clamping screw.
Move steering wheel to straight-ahead position and remove ignition key.
Press down on steering spindle.
Installation:
Clamping screw must rest in retaining groove of upper steering spindle.
Replace self-locking nut.
Tightening torque, 32 31 1AZ. Refer to STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .
Unfasten cable clip.
Detach steering angle sensor (1) from steering spindle.
Installation:
Pin of pivot mounting (2) must snap into place in steering angle sensor (1).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.