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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC2008GRAND PRIX BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 256 (STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR REPLACEMENT

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Base

Steering Wheel Position Sensor Replacement

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix BaseSECTION Steering Wheel Position Sensor Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Hummer H2. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Steering Wheel Position Sensor

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Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure: Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
1	Steering Column Bracket Screw (Qty: 3) NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Tighten: 6 N.m (53 lb in)
2	Steering Column Bracket
3	Steering Wheel Position Sensor Retaining Clip
4	Steering Wheel Position Sensor Procedure: Disconnect any electrical connectors as needed. Tip: When reusing a steering wheel position sensor, you must install a pin into the sensor before removal or the sensor will lose its centered position and must be discarded. The pin diameter must be in the range of 1-2 mm. A new steering wheel position sensor will come with a pin installed in the sensor. The steering wheel position sensor will already come centered, DO NOT remove the pin until the steering wheel position sensor is properly seated. During installation the steering wheel position sensor must be set with approximately 3 mm gap between it and the bearing adapter.

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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.