Clock Spring: Installation

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CAUTION:

Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
If the airbag is deployed due to an accident, the clock spring cannot be repaired or reused because there is a possibility of damage to the clock spring due to heat and impact caused by the explosion of the airbag module inflator (gas generating device). Be sure to replace with a new one.

NOTE:

When removing using a remover, be careful not to damage the parts.
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

Set the front tires straight-ahead.
Disconnect the battery (-) terminal.
WARNING:
- After disconnect the battery (-) terminal, wait at least 3 minutes.

Factory setting for the clock spring is neutral.

If white cable is visible through the product's 5 O' Clock Neutral Check Window, then the spring is at neutral.
If white cable is not visible through the product's 5 O' Clock Neutral Check Window, then manually adjust the setting to neutral.

Neutral Check Window: Normal	Neutral Check Window: Fault
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White cable is visible through 5 O' Clock Neutral Check Window	White cable is not visible through 5 O' Clock Neutral Check Window

Information

Clock spring manual neutral setting procedure.

Press the Auto Lock at 6 O' Clock and turn clockwise 3 rotations.

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Press the Auto Lock at 6 O' Clock and turn counter-clockwise 3 rotations.
If white cable is visible through the 5 O' Clock Neutral Check Window, then the spring is set to neutral.

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Install in the reverse order of removal.