Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair

INFLATABLE RESTRAINT STEERING WHEEL MODULE COIL REPLACEMENT

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 42640 Steering Column Anti Rotation Pin

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.




1. Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3.
2. Verify the following before removing the SIR coil:
- The wheels on the vehicle are straight ahead.
- That J 42640 is installed into the steering column.
- The ignition switch is in the LOCK position.
3. Remove the steering wheel from the steering shaft.




4. On vehicles with a tilt column, pull the tilt lever straight out from the steering column.




5. Remove 2 TORX(R) head screws (1) from the lower trim cover (2).
6. Remove the lower trim cover (2).




7. Remove 2 TORX(R) head screws (2) from the upper trim cover (1).
8. Remove the upper trim cover (1).




9. Remove the wire harness straps from the steering wheel column wire harness.
10. Remove the retaining ring (3).
11. Remove the SIR coil (4) from the steering shaft.
12. If replacing, discard the SIR coil.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

NOTE: The new SIR coil assembly will be centered. Improper alignment of the SIR coil assembly may damage the unit, causing an inflatable restraint malfunction.




1. If J 42640 is not installed into the steering column, verity the following before installing the SIR coil:
- The wheels on the vehicle are straight ahead.
- The block tooth (1) of the steering shaft assembly is in the 12 o'clock position.
- The ignition switch is in the LOCK position.

IMPORTANT: The new SIR coil (1) will be pre-center Ed.. 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.




2. If centering is required, refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Centering in Steering Wheel and Column.




3. Align the SIR coil assembly (1) with the horn tower on the turn signal cancel cam assembly (2).




4. Slide the new SIR coil (4) onto the steering shaft assembly (2).
5. Firmly seat the retaining ring (3) into the groove on the steering shaft assembly (2).
6. Remove and discard the centering tab from the new SIR coil (4).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




7. Install the upper trim cover (1) and secure by using 2 TORX© head screws (2).

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 1.5 Nm (13 lb in).




8. Install the lower trim cover (2) and secure by using 2 TORX© head screws (1).




9. Verify that the tabs on the lower trim cover (1) engage with the tabs on the upper trim cover (2). Snap the tabs together.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).




10. On vehicles with a tilt column, align the tilt lever into the steering column.
11. Slide the tilt lever handle into the steering column until the handle locks into position.




12. Install the steering wheel onto the steering shaft.
13. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3.