Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Adjustments

WARNING: THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY MUST BE DEPLETED BEFORE ANY AIR BAG COMPONENT SERVICE IS PERFORMED. TO DEPLETE THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY, DISCONNECT THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE AND WAIT ONE MINUTE.

1. Disconnect the positive battery cable and wait one minute for the backup power supply energy to be depleted.
2. Make sure that the vehicle's front wheels are in the straight ahead position.
3. Remove the air bag module.
4. Remove the steering wheel.

CAUTION: Do not apply excessive force to the clockspring.

5. Turn the clockspring clockwise until it stops.
6. Rotate the clockspring counterclockwise 2.75 turns.
7. Align the marks on the clockspring with the marks on the outer housing.
8. Install the steering wheel.
9. Install the air bag module.
10. Connect the positive battery cable.

NOTE: On vehicles equipped with EEC, when the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles or more to relearn the strategy.

11. Verify that the air bag lamp is operative.