Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair

INFLATABLE RESTRAINT STEERING WHEEL MODULE COIL REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.




1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.
2. Tilt the steering column to the CENTER position.
3. Remove the steering wheel from the column.
4. Remove the upper and lower trim covers.
5. If necessary, check the steering column for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection.

IMPORTANT: If the steering wheel has PAD control, the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil and wire harness assembly must come off as one piece.

If the steering wheel does not have PAD control, the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil will come off by itself.

6. Remove the wire harness strap.
7. If the steering wheel has PAD control remove the wire harness assembly. Refer to Steering Column Wire Harness Assembly Replacement.




8. Remove the retaining ring (1) using snap ring pliers.
9. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil (2).
10. If necessary, remove the wave washer (3).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. If necessary, install the wave washer (1).




2. Align the block tooth on the steering. shaft assembly (1) to the 12 o'clock position.

IMPORTANT: A new inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil is pre-centered. Do not remove the centering tab from the new inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil until installation is complete.




3. If installing the existing inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil, it must be centered first. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Coil Centering - Off Vehicle (Column Shift And Floor Shift).
4. Align the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil (2) with the horn tower sticking through the shaft lock or cam orientation plate (1).
5. Slide the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil (2) onto the steering shaft assembly.
6. Remove and discard the centering tab from the new inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil.

IMPORTANT: The retaining ring (1) must seat securely on the groove of the race and upper shaft assembly (2).




7. Install the retaining ring (1) using snap ring pliers.

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Coil Caution in Service Precautions




8. If the steering wheel has PAD control, install the wire harness assembly. Refer to Steering Column Wire Harness Assembly Replacement.
9. Install the wire harness strap.
10. Install the upper and lower trim covers.
11. Install the steering wheel to the column.
12. Enable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module.