Recall - Air Bag Clockspring Replacement

GROUP
Campaign

NUMBER
094

MODEL
2007/08MY Rondo
(UN), 2006/08
Optima (MG)

DATE
February 2012

SUBJECT:
RONDO & OPTIMA CLOCK SPRING ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (SC094)








This bulletin provides information relating to the replacement of the clock spring assembly in Rondo vehicles produced from September 13, 2006 to March 21, 2008 and Optima vehicles produced from September 29, 2005 to January 29, 2008. There is a possibility that the clock spring contact assembly may become worn over time. If the clock spring contact assembly becomes damaged it can cause high electrical resistance which could prevent deployment of the driver's air bag in certain frontal collisions. If this condition occurs the 'AIR BAG' warning lamp will illuminate.
Rondo / Optima Service Procedure:





1. Drive vehicle into the shop and make sure the front wheels are pointing straight ahead and the steering wheel is straight and level before performing the service procedure.





2. Record customer's radio presets and then disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for at least three minutes before beginning procedure.

Remove the two (2) airbag module mounting bolts (A). Use a Snap-on FTXL40E or equivalent tool

Airbag Module Mounting Bolts

Tightening Torque:

5.8-7.2 lb-ft (7.9-9.8 Nm)





3. Disconnect the horn connector (B).

Release the connector locking pin and then disconnect the driver airbag module connector(s) (C).





4. Disconnect the front clock spring connector (D) and then remove the steering wheel mounting nut and spring washer. Paint an alignment mark on steering wheel and shaft before removal.

Remove the steering wheel by using a steering wheel puller.

Steering Wheel Mounting Nut

Tightening Torque:

29-36 lb-ft (40-50 Nm)





5. Remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds (E) by loosening the three (3) mounting screws.

See below for detailed procedure to remove the Optima upper/lower shrouds.





When removing the steering column upper and lower shrouds on the Optima start by pressing inward on the lower left-hand side of the shroud as indicated in the photo and pull downward then pull the right-hand side down. Flip the top shroud upward out of the way.





6. Disconnect the clock spring connectors (F) and then remove the clock spring assembly by unlocking the three (3) clock spring mounting hooks.





7. It no steering angle sensor is installed on the removed clock spring install the new clock spring assembly (G) onto steering column by following step 9.

If steering angle sensor is installed on the removed clock spring reuse the steering angle sensor by following the next step (8).





8. Remove the steering angle sensor (H) from the removed clock spring assembly by releasing the tabs.

Install the steering angle sensor to the new clock spring assembly seating the bottom tabs first and aligning the tabs to the proper slots.





9. Install the new clock spring assembly onto the steering column and connect the connectors under the clock spring.

Reinstall all removed parts in reverse order of removal. Make sure the steering wheel is straight & level after re-installation. Once the steering wheel has been installed remove the shipping tab.

Steering Wheel Mounting Nut
Tightening Torque:
29-36 lb-ft (40-50 Nm)

Check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes using the GDS and erase any DTCs that are present.

Confirm proper functionality of steering wheel controls and switches. Reset customer's audio presets.





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REQUIRED PART:





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