Spiral Spring, Removing, Installing and Checking

Removing

NOTE: When removing and installing the spiral spring, turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position.

- Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap.
- Remove steering column switch trim screws (arrows) and remove upper steering column switch trim.





- Using screwdriver, gently depress lug in center lower part of airbag unit spiral spring harness connector (located at right side of lower steering column trim) and disconnect harness connector (arrow).





- Remove driver's side airbag unit.
- Remove steering wheel.
- Remove screws (arrows), and lock plate -A-.





- Carefully remove spiral spring from rear of steering wheel.

NOTE: The spiral spring must not be twisted during removal.

Installing
- Install in reverse order of removal, use care not to rotate spiral spring during installation.

Checking

NOTE: The spiral spring must only be checked when both ends are disconnected from the airbag system.

- Set digital multimeter Fluke 83 (or equivalent) to resistance measuring range (ohm).
- Connect multimeter between two terminals of airbag unit harness connectors.

Front Passenger Side Airbag Unit, Removing And Installing (Airbag III M.y. 1995):

Specification: 0.5-1.2 ohms (continuity)
If resistance is not as specified:
- Replace spiral spring.