Clockspring

Removal

NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition is ON.

NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

1. Depower the SRS . For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in this section.

2. Remove the driver air bag module. Refer to Driver Airbag in this section.

3. Remove the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to Section 211-04 .

4. Remove the 2 screws and steering column opening trim panel.

5. Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
   • Remove the 3 screws.
   • Unclip the lower steering column shroud from the upper steering column shroud and remove.

6. Remove the clockspring
   • Disconnect the clockspring electrical connector.
   • Remove the 2 screws and clockspring.

Installation

 WARNING: If the clockspring is not correctly centralized, it may fail prematurely. If in doubt, repeat the centralizing procedure. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

NOTICE: Do not over-rotate the clockspring inner rotor. The internal ribbon wire is connected to the clockspring rotor. The internal ribbon wire acts as a stop and can be broken from its internal connection. Failure to follow this instruction may result in component damage and/or system failure.

NOTICE: If installing a new clockspring, do not remove the clockspring anti-rotation key until the steering wheel is installed. If the anti-rotation key has been removed before installing the steering wheel, the clockspring must be centered. Failure to follow this instruction may result in component damage and/or system failure.

1. Install the clockspring and 2 screws.

2. Connect the clockspring electrical connector.

3. If a new clockspring was installed and the anti-rotation key has not been removed, proceed to Step 6 , otherwise proceed to Step 4 .

4. If a new clockspring was installed and the anti-rotation key has been removed before the steering wheel is installed or the same clockspring is being installed, rotate the clockspring inner rotor counterclockwise and carefully feel for the ribbon wire to run out of length with slight resistance. Stop rotating the clockspring inner rotor at this point.

5. Starting with the clockspring inner rotor in the 12 o'clock position, rotate the inner rotor clockwise through 2 revolutions to center the clockspring.
   • The clockspring inner rotor must be in the 12 o'clock position to be correctly centered.

6. NOTICE: To prevent damage to the clockspring, make sure the road wheels are in the straight-ahead position.

   Install the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to Section 211-04 .

7. If a new clockspring was installed, remove the anti-rotation key.

8. Install the driver air bag module. For additional information, refer to Driver Airbag in this section.

9. Install the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
   • Clip the lower steering column shroud to the upper steering column shroud.
   • Install the 3 screws.

10. Install the steering column opening trim panel and 2 screws.

11. Repower the SRS . For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in this section.