Removal & Installation: CLOCKSPRING: Removal

1. Before proceeding, follow air bag service precautions. See AIR BAG SERVICE PRECAUTIONS  . Disable air bag system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM  .
2. Place front wheels in straight ahead position. Remove air bag module. See AIR BAG MODULE  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove upper and lower horn plate. Disconnect horn button connector. Remove steering wheel lock nut. Make alignment marks on steering wheel and steering wheel shaft.
   CAUTION: DO NOT hammer on steering wheel shaft during removal. Damage may result to steering column.
3. Using a puller, remove steering wheel. Disconnect horn connector located behind steering wheel. Remove upper and lower steering column covers. Remove driver's knee bolster.
4. Disconnect clockspring connector and horn connector located near bottom of steering column. See Fig 1 . Remove clockspring mounting screws. Remove clockspring.

Fig 1: Identifying Clockspring Connectors

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