Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair

Removal

WARNING: Read through the Safety and handling instructions before starting work.




1. With the ignition off, remove the negative battery lead.
2. Remove the plugs over the bolts and undo the two bolts that secure the steering wheel airbag.
3. Lift out the steering wheel airbag and unplug the connector.
4. Unplug the horn connector.
5. Position the wheels in the straight forward position.
6. Remove the nut and lift off the steering wheel.
7. Remove the upper and lower steering column covers (3 bolts).
8. Remove the two bolts securing the contact roller.
9. Unplug the connectors and lift off the contact roller.




Installation
1. Open the transport lock on the contact roller.
2. Place the contact roller in position and connect the electrical leads.
3. Tighten the bolts that secure the contact roller.
4. Install the upper and lower steering column covers (3 bolts).
5. Set the contact roller center position as follows:
a. Check that the wheels are pointed straight forward.
b. Turn the contact roller clockwise to its end position.
c. Turn the contact roller back 2.5 turns.
6. Place the steering wheel in position and tighten the steering wheel nut
Tightening torque: 39 Nm (28.8 ft lb)
7. Plug in the horn connector.
8. Plug in the steering wheel airbag connector to the steering wheel airbag.
9. Tighten the bolts that secure the steering wheel airbag and then install plugs over the bolts.
10. Connect the negative battery lead and switch on the ignition.
11. Connect the ISAT to the data link connector under the facia and erase any diagnostic trouble codes.

- Switch off the ignition and switch it back on again. Wait for at least 10 seconds with the ignition on.
- Check to see if a diagnostic trouble code is displayed. If a diagnostic trouble code is displayed: Conduct the appropriate fault diagnosis. [1][2]Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
- If no diagnostic trouble code is displayed: Refit all parts that have been removed.