Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE.REFER TO ELECTRICAL, RESTRAINTS, DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIRBAG SYSTEM FIRST. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN OCCUPANT PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

REMOVAL
1. Place the front road wheels in the straight ahead position then:
2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
3. Wait two minutes for the system reserve capacitor to discharge before servicing any airbag components.
4. Remove steering wheel. Refer to Steering, Column, Steering Wheel, Removal.
5. Remove upper and lower steering column shrouds to gain access to clock spring wiring. Refer to Steering, Column, Upper Shroud Removal.
6. Remove multi-function switch. Refer to Electrical, 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 dock spring.

Clockspring Latch Hooks:

8. Remove clock spring by lifting the top latch tab up slightly to guide it over the lock housing .
9. Rotate dock 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
- When reusing the clock spring, Locate the clock spring on the steering shaft and push down on the rotor until the dock spring is fully seated on the steering column.
- When installing a new clock spring, position the front wheels straight a head. Remove locking pin.

1. Connect the clock spring to the instrument panel harness, ensure wiring is properly routed. Then check that the connectors and locking tabs are properly engaged.
2. Install the multi-function switch.
3. Install steering column shrouds. Be sure all wires are inside of shrouds.
4. Install steering wheel ensuring the flats on hub align with the clock spring. Feed the horn, airbag and speed control wires through the bottom slot. Ensure wires do not get pinched under the steering wheel.
5. Connect the speed control wire to the switch.
6. Connect the horn connector and the airbag squib connector to the driver airbag.
7. Install steering wheel.
8. Install the driver airbag and tighten bolts to 12 to 14 Nm (105 to 125 in. lbs.) torque.