Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair

INFLATABLE RESTRAINT STEERING WHEEL MODULE COIL REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3.

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.

2. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module.
3. Remove the steering wheel.
4. Remove the steering column trim covers.




5. Disconnect the SIR harness.
6. Remove the SIR coil (2) from the steering shaft.
7. If replacing, discard the SIR coil.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. To install the SIR coil, perform the following procedure:
1. Aim the wheels straight ahead.
2. Align the block tooth and the centering mark on the race and upper shaft assembly at the 12 o'clock position.
2. If centering is required, refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Centering in Steering Wheel and Column.

IMPORTANT: The new SIR coil will be pre-centered. Do not remove the centering tab from the new SIR coil until the installation is complete. If the SIR coil does not come with a centering tab, you must center the SIR coil.




3. Slide the new SIR coil (2) onto the steering shaft assembly (1).

IMPORTANT: The new SIR coil will be pre-centered. Do not remove the centering tab from the new SIR coil until the installation is complete.

4. Connect the SIR harness.
5. Remove and discard the centering tab from the new SIR coil.
6. Install the steering column trim covers.




7. Install the steering wheel.
8. Install the inflatable restraint steering wheel module.
9. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3.