Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Adjustments

WARNING:
- DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE BEFORE BEGINNING ANY AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENT REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. THIS WILL DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO DISCONNECT BATTERY COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

- ALLOW SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE FOR 1 MINUTE BEFORE REMOVING ANY AIRBAG COMPONENTS.

If the rotating tape within the clockspring is not positioned properly with the steering wheel and the front wheels, the clockspring may fail during use. The following procedure MUST BE USED to center the clockspring if:
- The clockspring is not known to be properly positioned.
- The front wheels were moved.
- The steering wheel was moved from the half turn (180 degrees) to the right (clockwise) position.

1. Remove clockspring. Refer to Clockspring Removal and Installation.
2. Rotate the clockspring rotor in the CLOCKWISE DIRECTION to the end of travel. Do not apply excessive torque.
3. From the end of travel, rotate the rotor three full turns in the counterclockwise direction. The horn wire and the squib wire should end up at the bottom. If not, rotate the rotor counter clockwise until the wires are properly orientated, but not more than half turn (180 degrees). Engage clockspring locking mechanism.
4. For installation, refer to Clockspring Removal and Installation.
5. Do not connect battery negative cable. Refer to Diagnosis and Testing for Airbag System Test procedures.