PRECAUTIONS
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5. When the repair work is completed, return the ignition switch to the
″LOCK ″ position before connecting
the battery cables. (At this time, the steering lock mechanism will engage.)
6. Perform a self-diagnosis check of al l control units using CONSULT-III.
Service Notice or Precaution for EPS System INFOID:0000000004307286
CAUTION:
Check or confirm the following item wh en performing the trouble diagnosis.
• Check any possible causes by interviewing the symptom and it’s condition from the customer if any
malfunction, such as EPS warn ing lamp turns ON, occurs.
• Check if air pressure and size of tires are proper, the specified part is used for the steering wheel,
and control unit is genuine part.
• Check if the connection of steer ing column assembly and steering gear assembly is proper (there is
not looseness of mounting bolts, damage of rods, boots or sealants, and leakage of grease, etc).
• Check if the wheel alignmen t is adjusted properly.
• Check if there is any damage or modification to su spension or body resulting in increased weight or
altered ground clearance.
• Check if installation conditions of each link and suspension are proper.
• Check if the battery voltage is proper
• Check connection conditions of each connector are proper.
• Before connecting or disconnect ing the EPS control unit har-
ness connector, turn ignition switch “OFF” and disconnect
battery ground cable. Because battery voltage is applied to
EPS control unit even if igniti on switch is turned “OFF”.
• When connecting or disconnect ing pin connectors into or
from EPS control unit, take care not to damage pin terminals
(bend or break).
When connecting pin connectors, make sure that there are no
bends or breaks on EPS control unit pin terminal.
• Before replacing EPS control unit, perform EPS control unit input/output signal inspectio n and make sure whether EPS
control unit functions properly or not. Refer to STC-9, " EPS
Control Unit Input/Output Signal Reference Value " . SEF289H
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Transmitter (Pressure Sensor) INFOID:0000000004307341
REMOVAL 1. Remove wheel and tire using power tool.
2. Deflate tire. Unscrew transmitter retaining nut and allow transmitter to fall into tire.
3. Gently bounce tire so that transmitter falls to bottom of tire. Place wheel and tire assembly on tire changing machine and
break both tire beads. Ensure that the transmitter remains at the
bottom of the tire while breaking the bead.
4. Turn tire so that valve hole is at bottom, and gently bounce the tire to ensure transmitter is near valve hole. Carefully lift tire onto
turntable and position valve hole (and transmitter) 270 degrees
from mounting/dismounting head.
5. Lubricate tire well, and remove top side of tire. Reach inside the tire and remove the transmitter.
6. Remove the second side of the tire as normal.
INSTALLATION 1. Place first side of tire onto rim.
2. Apply suitable silicone lubricant to new transmitter seal then install seal on transmitter. Refer to MA-14 .
NOTE:
Always replace the seal after every disassembly.