Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair

Clockspring

Removal

WARNING: Persons working on the supplemental restraint system (SRS) must be fully trained and have been issued with the safety guidelines.

WARNING: It is imperative that before any work is undertaken on the SRS system, the appropriate information is read thoroughly.

WARNING: The correct procedures must always be used when working on SRS components.

WARNING: Always disconnect both battery cables before beginning work on the SRS system. Disconnect the ground cable first. Never reverse connect the battery.

WARNING: Allow a period of 10 minutes to elapse after disconnecting the battery before undertaking any work on the SRS.

WARNING: The SRS electrical connectors are unique. DO NOT force, or attempt to connect electrical connectors to the wrong sockets.

WARNING: Do not probe supplemental restraint system (SRS) electrical connectors.

WARNING: Take extra care when handling supplemental restraint system (SRS) components.

CAUTION: Do not dismantle the clockspring, it has no serviceable parts and must be replaced as a complete assembly.

NOTE:
If the SRS component is to be replaced, the bar code of the new unit must be recorded.
1 Make the air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) safe. For additional information, refer to Standard Workshop Practices Standard Workshop Practices
2 Fully extend the steering column for access.
3 Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications Battery and Charging System
4 Remove the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to Steering Wheel Service and Repair
5 Release the steering column extension gaiter.
- Release the 6 clips.




6 Remove the steering column lower shroud.
- Remove the 3 screws.
7 Remove the steering column upper shroud.




8 Release the clockspring.
- Remove the 4 screws.




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CAUTION: Do not dismantle the clockspring, it has no serviceable parts and must be replaced as a complete assembly.
Remove the clockspring.
- Disconnect the 5 electrical connectors.
- Cut the cable tie.





10
NOTE:
Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.
Remove the steering column control switch.
- Carefully release the clip.





11 Remove the LH steering column multifunction switch.
- Release the 2 clips.

12 Remove the RH steering column multifunction switch.
- Release the 2 clips.

Installation
1 Install RH steering column multifunction switch.
2 Install LH steering column multifunction switch.
3 Install the steering column control switch.
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NOTE:
If the SRS component is to be replaced, the bar code of the new unit must be recorded.
Install the clockspring.
- Align the wiring harness and secure with a cable tie.
- Connect the 5 electrical connectors.
- Install the 4 screws.
5 Install the steering column upper shroud.
6 Install the steering column lower shroud.
- Install the 3 screws.
7 Attach the steering column extension gaiter.
8 Install the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to Steering Wheel Service and Repair
9 Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications Battery and Charging System

10 Return the steering column to its original position.