Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Testing and Inspection

WARNING:
1. Never attempt to disassemble or repair the air bag modules or clock spring. If faulty, replace it.
2. Do not drop the air bag modules or clock spring or allow contact with water, grease or oil. Replace it if a dent, crack, deformation or rust is detected.
3. The air bag modules should be stored on a flat surface and placed so that the pad surface is facing upward. Do not place anything on top of it.
4. Do not expose the air bag modules to temperatures over 93° C (200° F).
5. After deployment of an air bag, replace the clock spring with a new one.
6. Wear gloves and safety glasses when handling air bags that have already deployed.
7. An undeployed air bag module should only be disposed of in accordance with the procedures.




If any malfunction is found in steps 1 through 4, replace the clock spring with a new one.

1. Check the connectors and protective tube for damage, and the terminals for deformation.
2. Visually check the case for damage.




3. Align the paint mark of special tool MB991613 connector number 4 with the notch in clock spring connector number 2 (arrow in the illustration) to connect the connectors number 2 and 4.
4. Measure the resistance between the terminals 22 and 23 of special tool MB991613 connector number 5.
Standard value: Less than 0.4 ohm