Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
When removing a deployed module, rubber gloves eye protection and long sleeve shirt should be worn, as there may be deposits on the surface which could irritate the skin and eyes.




1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative remote cable.
2. Remove the two steering column lower cover attaching screws. Remove upper cover.
3. Remove the Driver Airbag Module. Refer to Driver Airbag Module Replacement for proper procedures.
4. Remove the speed control switch screws from back of the steering wheel. Pull the switch pods out and disconnect the wires.




5. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering and Suspension/Steering/Steering Wheel Replacement procedures. Carefully feed all wires through the steering wheel armature to avoid damaging wires. When replacing a deployed Driver Airbag Module, a new clockspring must be installed.
6. Remove the multi-function switch. Disconnect the natural 3-way and the yellow 2-way connectors from back side of the clockspring.
7. Remove the clockspring by lifting the top locking tab up slightly to guide it over the lock housing. The clockspring cannot be serviced.

INSTALLATION
1. Adjust the steering wheel so that the tires are in a straight ahead position.
2. Ensure that the clockspring is centered by using the yellow indicator in the centering window. Refer to Clockspring Centering Procedure.
3. Locate the clockspring on the lock housing and gently push into place. Connect the natural 3-way and the yellow 2-way connectors to the back side of the clockspring.
4. Install the multi-function switch and tighten to 1.5 to 2.5 N.m (14 to 22 in. lbs.) torque.
5. Install the steering column shrouds and tighten to 1.7 to 2.3 N.m (15 to 20 in. lbs.) torque.
6. Carefully route the wires through the hole in the steering wheel armature. Install steering wheel and Tighten to 61 N.m (45 ft. lbs.) torque.
7. Route the speed control wires under the horn mechanism and through the speed control switch pockets. Connect speed control wires to switches and install switches. Tighten bolts to 0.7 to 2.7 N.m (6 to 24 in. lbs.) torque.
8. Connect the horn wire.
9. Connect the yellow airbag lead to the airbag module and push secondary latch into place. Check that the wires do not get pinched during installation.
10. Install the Driver Airbag Module bolts and tighten to 10 to 11 N.m (90 to 100 in. lbs.) torque. Tighten the left side first.
11. Install the steering column cover shrouds.
12. Do not connect battery negative remote cable. Refer to Diagnosis and Testing for Airbag System Test procedures.