Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair

INFLATABLE RESTRAINT STEERING WHEEL MODULE COIL REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3.
2. Remove the SIR system.
3. Remove the upper and lower shrouds.
4. Remove the steering wheel.




5. Remove the steering wheel column wire harness (1) from the wire harness straps (2).




6. Remove the retaining ring (3).
7. Remove the SIR coil (2) from the steering shaft.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Align the wheels straight ahead.

IMPORTANT: Center the SIR coil assembly before installation.

2. Center the SIR coil assembly (1), if needed. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Centering in Steering Wheel and Column.




3. Install the existing SIR coil assembly (4) to the steering shaft assembly (2) following these steps:
1. Position the SIR coil assembly (4) to the steering shaft assembly (2).
2. Align the opening in the SIR coil assembly (4) with the horn tower and the locating bump between the 2 tabs on the lock housing cover and sleeve assembly.
3. Seat the SIR coil assembly (4) onto the steering shaft assembly (2).
4. Install a new SIR coil assembly (4) to the steering shaft assembly (2) following these steps:
1. Assemble the pre-centered SIR coil assembly (4) to the steering shaft assembly (2).
2. Position the SIR coil assembly (4) to the steering shaft assembly (2).
3. Align the opening in the SIR coil assembly (4) with the horn tower and the locating bump between the 2 tabs on the lock housing cover and sleeve assembly.
4. Remove and discard the centering tab.
5. Install the retaining ring (3) to the steering shaft assembly (2).




6. Route the lower coil wire harness along the steering column.
7. Install the steering wheel column wire harness (1) to the wire harness straps (2).




8. Install the steering wheel.
9. Remove the upper and lower shrouds.
10. Install the SIR system.
11. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3.