Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair

INFLATABLE RESTRAINT STEERING WHEEL MODULE COIL REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

CAUTION:
- The sensing and the diagnosis module (SDM) can maintain sufficient voltage to deploy the airbags and pretensioners for up to 1 minute after the ignition has been turned OFF and the fuse has been removed. If the airbags and pretensioners are not disconnected, do not begin service until one minute has been passed after disconnecting power to the SDM. Failure to do so may cause personal injury.
- Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

2. Remove the driver air bag module.
3. Remove the steering wheel.
4. Remove the screws from the upper and lower steering column covers, and remove the covers.
5. Remove the driver side knee bolster or instrument panel lower cover.
6. Disconnect the driver air bag, horn, and connectors from the lower steering column.
7. Remove the screws and discard them.
8. Remove the clock spring from the steering shaft.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the clock spring to the steering shaft.
2. Install the new screws.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the clock spring screws to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

3. Connect the driver air bag, horn, and connectors to the lower steering column.
4. Install the driver side knee bolster or instrument panel lower cover.
5. Install the upper and lower steering column covers, and install the screws.
6. Install the steering wheel.
7. Install the driver air bag module.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.