Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair

CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.

2. Remove the following parts:
a. Driver-side air bag module Driver-Side Air Bag Module Removal/Installation

b. Steering wheel Service and Repair

c. Front scuff plate (See Front Scuff Plate Removal/Installation

d. Front side trim Front Side Trim Removal/Installation

e. Lower panel Lower Panel Removal/Installation

f. Column cover Service and Repair

3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.










4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

5. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

6. Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and goes out.

- If the air bag system warning light does not operate normally, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system. Flowchart

Clock Spring Installation Note

CAUTION:
- If the clock spring is not adjusted, the spring wire in the clock spring could over-wind and break when the steering wheel is turned. Always adjust the clock spring after installing it.

1. Adjust the clock spring after installing it. Adjustments

Steering Angle Sensor Removal Note

1. Detach the tabs at the four locations shown in the figure and remove the steering angle sensor.