Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair
Horn Button Assy:
SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
REPLACEMENT
1. OBSERVE RESTRAINT SYSTEMS SERVICE PRECAUTIONS
2. DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
3. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
4. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY
5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
SST 09950-50013 (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05021)
6. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER
a. Remove the 3 screws and the steering column cover sub-assembly lower.
7. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Disconnect the airbag connector and the connector from the spiral cable sub-assembly.
b. Disengage the 3 claws and remove the spiral cable sub-assembly.
8. INSPECT SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. If the following condition is identified, replace the spiral cable sub-assembly with a new one.
Condition:
Scratches or cracks on the connector
Cracks, dents or chips in the spiral cable sub-assembly
9. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
a. Check that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.
10. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Set the turn signal switch to the neutral position.
NOTE: Make sure that the turn signal switch is in the neutral position since the pin of the turn signal switch may be snapped.
b. Engage the 3 claws and install the spiral cable sub-assembly.
NOTE: When replacing the spiral cable sub-assembly with a new one, remove the lock pin before installing the steering wheel assembly.
c. Connect the airbag connector and the connector.
d. Install the steering column cover with the 3 screws to the spiral cable sub-assembly.
11. ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Check that the ignition switch is off.
b. Check that the battery negative terminal is disconnected.
NOTE: Do not start the operation for 90 seconds after removing the terminal.
c. Turn the spiral cable sub-assembly counterclockwise slowly by hand until it feels firm.
d. Then rotate the spiral cable sub-assembly clockwise about 2.5 turns to align the marks.
HINT: The spiral cable sub-assembly will rotate about 2.5 turns to both left and right of the center.
12. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
13. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT
14. INSTALL HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY
15. INSPECT HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY
16. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT
Refer to Air Bag Systems; Testing and Inspection.