Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair

CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the driver-side air bag module.
3. Remove the steering wheel.
4. Remove the column cover.




5. Remove in the order indicated in the above table.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
7. Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and goes out.
- If the air bag system warning light does not operate in the manner described above, there are malfunctions in the system. Inject the system using the on-board diagnostic.

Clock Spring Installation Note

CAUTION:
- If the clock spring is not adjusted, the spring wire in the clock spring will break due to over tension when the steering wheel is turned. Always adjust the clock spring after installing it.
- Adjust the clock spring after installing it.