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 SIR system.
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, inspect the steering column for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection in Steering Wheel and Column.

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.




8. Remove the retaining ring (1) using snap ring pliers.
9. Remove the 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, the coil must be centered first.
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 steering wheel module coil (2) onto the steering shaft assembly.
6. Remove and discard the centering tab from the 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. 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 SIR system.