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Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Testing and Inspection

CLOCK SPRING CHECK




If, as result of following checks, even one abnormal point is discovered, replace the clock spring with a new one.
1. Check connectors and protective tube for damage, and terminals for deformation.
2. Visually check the case for damage.







3. Check for continuity between the No.1 connector of the clock spring and connectors No.3 and 4.




4. Align the paint mark of the SRS check harness connector No.4 with the notch in clock spring connector No.2 (arrow in the illustration) to connect the connectors Nos.2 and 4.
5. Connect SRS check harness connector No.1 with clock spring connector No.5.
6. Check continuity between terminals 22 and 25 and between terminals 23 and 24 of the SRS check harness connector No.5.