Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair

REMOVAL






1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

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 battery ground cable and wait one minute.






2. Remove the two driver side air bag module bolts.

NOTE: Ensure the wheels are in a straight-ahead position to ensure alignment of the air bag sliding contact.






3. Disconnect the (A) sliding air bag contact electrical connector and the (B) horn electrical connector.






4. Remove the driver side air bag module.






5. Remove the steering wheel bolt.






6. Use (A) Steering Wheel Puller T67L-3600-A to remove the (B) steering wheel.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove the wheel by hitting the steering column shaft with a hammer. The column will collapse.






7. Remove three screws and remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds.






8. Remove (A) one bolt and remove the (B) instrument panel steering column cover.






9. Tape the air bag sliding contact to prevent disturbing the air bag sliding contact alignment.






10. Disconnect the air bag sliding contact electrical connector.






11. Remove the three screws and the air bag sliding contact.


INSTALLATION






To install, reverse the removal procedure.

NOTE:
- Ensure the wheels are in a straight-ahead position to ensure alignment of the air bag sliding contact.
- If the air bag sliding contact becomes misaligned, turn clockwise to lock, then back off 3.5 turns to center and align the arrows before installing.
- Verify that the air bag indicator is operative.