Contact Assembly (CLOCKSPRING): Removal
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect positive battery cable. Disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . Ensure front wheels are in straight-ahead position. Mark steering shaft at 12 o'clock position for installation reference. Remove steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL & HORN PAD .
- Remove lower moldings from instrument panel by unsnapping from retainer. Remove instrument panel steering column cover. Remove lower steering column shroud. See Figure and Figure . Disconnect clockspring electrical connector from column harness.
- If contact assembly is to be reused, tape contact assembly to prevent rotation of contact assembly. If contact assembly is rotated, clockspring could be damaged internally. See Figure . Remove ignition switch lock cylinder. See LOCK CYLINDER (FUNCTIONAL) or LOCK CYLINDER (NON-FUNCTIONAL) . Remove ignition key warning switch terminal and wire. Disconnect electrical connectors. Remove 3 screws and remove contact assembly.