Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair

SPIRAL CABLE

Removal and Installation












REMOVAL


WARNING:
When servicing the SRS, do not work from directly in front of air bag module.

CAUTION:
- Before servicing the SRS, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery terminals and wait at least three minutes.
- Do not tap or bump the steering wheel.
- Do not disassemble the spiral cable.
- Do not allow oil, grease or water to come in contact with the spiral cable.
- Replace the spiral cable if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
- With the steering linkage disconnected, the spiral cable may snap by turning the steering wheel beyond the limited number of turns. The spiral cable can be turned counterclockwise about 2.5 turns from the neutral position.
1.Disconnect the negative and positive battery terminals, then wait at least three minutes.
2.Set the front wheels to the straight-ahead/neutral position.
3.Remove the steering wheel. Service and Repair.
4.Remove the column cover upper and lower.





5.Disconnect wiper and washer switch connector (1). Then while pressing tabs (2), pull wiper and washer switch away from spiral cable to remove.





6.Disconnect lighting and turn signal switch connector (1). Then while pressing tabs (2), pull lighting and turn signal switch toward driver door to remove.
7.Remove the screws, then release the tab at the top and pull the spiral cable away from the steering column assembly.
8.Disconnect spiral cable connectors.
9.Remove the steering angle sensor from the spiral cable (if equipped). Service and Repair.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.





- Align spiral cable correctly when installing steering wheel. Make sure spiral cable alignment and centering marks (B)
are matched and in the neutral position. The neutral position is detected by turning left 2.5 revolutions from the right end position, ending with the locating pin (A) at the top. Place steering wheel in straight ahead position, then install it with the locating pin hole (C)
directly over spiral cable locating pin.
- Reset the steering angle sensor calibration after installing spiral cable (if equipped). Programming and Relearning.
- After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to make sure no malfunction is detected. SRS Operation Check.