Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Testing and Inspection

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: SPIRAL CABLE: INSPECTION

1. INSPECT SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the spiral cable with a new one:

Scratches, cracks, dents or chips on the connector or the spiral cable.

(b) Check spiral cable sub-assembly





(1) Set the spiral cable to the center position Installation.

(2) After setting the spiral cable to the center position, rotate the spiral cable 2.5 times clockwise, and measure the resistance as shown. Then rotate the spiral cable 5 times counterclockwise, and measure the resistance as shown.

Standard resistance:





(3) After setting the spiral cable to the center position, rotate the spiral cable 2.5 times clockwise. Then while rotating the spiral cable 5 times counterclockwise, measure the resistance as shown.

Standard resistance:





NOTICE:
As the spiral cable may break, do not rotate the spiral cable more than the specified amount.