Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Place the front road wheels in the straight ahead position then:
- Rotate the steering wheel half turn (180 degrees) to the right (clockwise).
- Lock column with ignition lock cylinder.
2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
3. Wait one minute for the reserve capacitor to discharge before removing non-deployed module.
4. Remove steering wheel. Refer to Steering, Column, Steering Wheel, Removal.
5. Remove upper and lower steering column shrouds to gain access to clockspring wiring. Refer to Steering, Column, Upper Shroud Removal.
6. Remove multi-function switch. Refer to Lamps/Lighting - Exterior, Multi-Function Switch, Removal.
7. Disconnect the 7-way connector between the clock spring and the instrument panel wiring harness at the base of the clock spring.

Fig.10 Clock Spring Latch Hooks:

8. Remove clock spring by lifting the top latch tab up slightly to guide it over the lock housing. The clock spring cannot be repaired, and must be replaced if faulty.
9. Rotate clock spring rotor a half turn (180 degrees) to the left (counter clockwise).
10. Lock the clock spring rotor in the center position as follows: Insert a paper clip wire through the hole in the rotor at the 10 O'clock position and bend to prevent it from falling out.

INSTALLATION
1. Confirm that:
- The steering wheel position is a half turn (180 degrees) to the right (clockwise)
- The column is locked with the ignition cylinder lock.
- Check that the turn signal stalk is in the neutral position
- When reusing the clock spring, remove locking wire and rotate clock spring rotor one half turn (180 degrees) to the right (clockwise). Locate the clock spring on the steering shaft and push down on the rotor until the clock spring is fully seated on the steering column.
- When installing a new clock spring, position the front wheels straight a head. Remove grenade pin. Rotate clock spring rotor one half turn (180 degrees) to the right (clockwise).
2. Connect the clock spring to the instrument panel harness, ensure wiring is properly routed. Then check that the connectors, locking tabs are properly engaged and the halo lamp wire is in position.
3. Install the multi-function switch. Refer to Lamps/Lighting - Exterior, Multi-Function Switch, Installation.
4. Install steering column shrouds. Be sure all wires are inside of shrouds.
5. Install steering wheel ensuring the flats on hub align with the clock spring. Pull the horn, airbag and speed control leads through the larger slot. Ensure leads do not get pinched under the steering wheel.
6. Route speed control wires under and behind the airbag module mounting tabs.
7. Connect the horn lead wire and the airbag lead wire to the airbag module.
8. Install the airbag module and tighten bolts to 12 to 14 Nm (105 to 125 in. lbs.) torque.
9. Connect the speed control wires to the switches and install switches. Tighten screws to 2 Nm (20 in. lbs.) torque.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE. REFER TO ELECTRICAL, RESTRAINTS, DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIRBAG SYSTEM FIRST.