Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair

CAUTION: Ensure wheels are straight ahead before removal and refitting. Store in plastic bag. DO NOT rotate mechanism while removed.



REMOVE
1. Remove driver's air bag module. Service and Repair
2. Remove steering wheel.
3. Release lever and lower steering column.

Under Dash Panel:

4. Release 2 turnbuckles and remove lower dash panel.





5. Remove 3 screws securing lower half of steering column switch cover.
6. Separate the 2 halves of the switch cover and remove from steering column.





7. Release air bag harness connector from bracket and disconnect.





8. Disconnect rotary coupler connector from steering column harness.
9. Release 2 clips securing rotary coupler to column switch assembly.
10. Remove rotary coupler from column switch assembly.





11. If rotary coupler is being re-used, place a piece of adhesive tape around moulding in position A to prevent rotation.



REFIT


1. Reverse removal procedure.
2. If original rotary coupler is being fitted remove adhesive tape and then fit rotary coupler to column switch assembly.





3. If a new rotary coupler is being fitted and the sealing tape at position B is broken it MUST NOT be used.
4. Refit steering wheel.
5. Turn steering wheel to both LH and RH lock 5 times. If steering feels heavy and/or adverse noises can be heard, replace the coupler.
6. Refit driver's air bag module.