Removal & Installation: CLOCKSPRING: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Marauder, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis, and 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- If installing NEW clockspring, remove locking mechanism pull ring. If installing existing clockspring, remove tape applied during removal procedure. If clockspring rotor has moved or if unsure of clockspring rotor position, center clockspring. See CLOCKSPRING CENTERING
under ADJUSTMENTS. Maintain clockspring centered position.NOTE: Slight turning of clockspring is allowable during installation to properly align clockspring to steering column.
- With flats of clockspring aligned to flats on steering column, slide clockspring onto steering column and engage retaining tabs. Route clockspring wiring harness down side of steering column and engage harness retainers. Remove air bag simulator from lower clockspring harness connector and reconnect connectors. Attach clockspring connectors to connector retaining bracket.
- To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. DO NOT install driver-side air bag module at this time. Tighten fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Install Air Bag Simulators (418-F395) on both upper clockspring connectors, located on top of clockspring.
- Connect negative battery cable. With air bag simulators installed at all remaining deployable devices, perform system operation check. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK . Install driver-side air bag module. Activate air bag system. See ACTIVATING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.