Removal And Installation: Clockspring: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING:
Carry a live air bag module with the air bag and trim cover pointed away from your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING:
Do not set a live air bag module down with the trim cover face down. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING:
After deployment, the air bag surface can contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that is irritating to the skin. Wash your hands with soap and water afterwards.
WARNING:
Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.
WARNING:
Air bag modules with discolored or damaged trim covers must be replaced, not repainted.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.
NOTE:
The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
NOTE:
The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
NOTE:
Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and perform the diagnostic procedure again.
- Depower the system. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
- Remove the driver air bag module. For additional information, refer to DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE .
- Remove the steering wheel (3600). For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .
- Apply two strips of masking tape across the clockspring to prevent accidental rotation when the clockspring is removed.
- Remove the three screws, release the retainers to the upper shroud and column shift lever boot and remove the lower steering column shroud.
- Remove the upper steering column shroud.
- Disengage the upper steering column shroud from the column shift lever boot.
- Disconnect the clockspring electrical connector.
- Release the three clockspring retaining clips and slide the clockspring from the column.
NOTE:
Make sure the road wheels are in the straight-ahead position.