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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Diagnostic Navigation 🢒 Vehicle Diagnostic Information 🢒 Steering Wheel Position Sensor Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to SIR Warning in the Preface section.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
  2. Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement.

    3. Object Number: 678048 Size: SH
  3. Remove the steering shaft seal (5).
  4. Remove the sensor retainer (4).

    5. Note: If reusing the sensor, it may have to be centered before removal. Refer to Steering Wheel Position Sensor Centering.

  5. Remove the sensor assembly (3).
  6. Remove the lower spring retainer (2).
  7. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (1).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 678048 Size: SH
  1. Install the adapter and bearing assembly (1) to the steering shaft assembly.
  2. Install the lower spring retainer (2) to the adapter and bearing assembly (1).

    3. Note: Refer to sensor centering before installing your sensor. Refer to Steering Wheel Position Sensor Centering.

    Rotate the steering shaft assembly to the 12 o'clock position.

  3. Install the sensor assembly (3) onto the steering shaft assembly.

    4. Install the sensor retainer (4) and seal  (5) onto the steering shaft assembly.

  4. Install the steering column into the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement.
  5. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.