Air Bag System: CLOCKSPRING: Installation

Vehicles receiving a new clockspring 

1. Remove the key from the clockspring, holding the rotor in its centralized position.
   1. Do not allow the clockspring rotor to turn.

   Vehicles needing clockspring recentering 

   Fig 1: Centralizing Clockspring

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   WARNING:

   • Incorrect centralization may result in premature component failure. If in doubt when centralizing the clockspring, repeat the centralizing procedure. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
   CAUTION:

   • Make sure the road wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
   NOTE:

   • If a clockspring has rotated out of center, follow through with this step.
   NOTE:

   • Similar clockspring shown.
2. Centralize the clockspring.
   1. Hold the clockspring outer housing stationary.
      CAUTION:

      • Overturning will destroy the clockspring. The internal ribbon wire acts as the stop and can be broken from its internal connection.
   2. While holding the clockspring locking tab in the released position, turn the rotor counterclockwise, carefully feeling for the ribbon wire to run out of length and a slight resistance to be felt. Stop turning at this point.
   3. While holding the clockspring locking tab in the released position, turn the clockspring clockwise approximately 2.25 turns. This is the center point of the clockspring.
   • Release the clockspring locking tab. Do not allow the rotor to turn from this position.

   All vehicles 

   Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Tabs And Warning Indicator Switch

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   NOTE:

   • Slight turning of the clockspring rotor is allowable for alignment purposes to the steering column.
3. Install the clockspring onto the steering column.
   1. With the flats of the clockspring aligned to the flats of the steering column, slide the clockspring onto the steering column.
   2. Engage the upper and side retaining tabs.
   3. Attach the key-in-ignition warning indicator switch to the lock cylinder housing.
   Fig 3: Locating Lower Clockspring Retaining Clip

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4. Engage the lower clockspring retaining clip.
   Fig 4: Identifying Clockspring Ground Wire Bolt And Electrical Connector

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5. Install the clockspring electrical connectors.
   1. Install the bolt.
   2. Connect the electrical connector. Install the pin-type retainer and electrical connector to the bracket.
   3. Connect the electrical connector. Install the pin-type retainer and electrical connector to the bracket.
6. Attach the clockspring wire harness to the wiring retainer.
7. Reposition the upper steering column shroud.
8. Position the lower steering column shroud and install the 3 screws.
9. Install the tilt wheel handle and shank.
10. Position the steering column opening finish panel reinforcement and install the 4 bolts.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
11. Align the lower steering column opening finish panel and push in, seating the retaining clips. Then install the 2 screws.
12. Position the hood release handle. Install the 2 screws.
13. Install the ignition lock cylinder. See IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER - FUNCTIONAL , .
    NOTE:

    • Make sure the wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
14. Install the steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL , .
15. Install the driver air bag module. See DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE , .
16. Repower the SRS. See DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING , .