Section 2 (Air Bag Restraint Systems): Adjustments
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If fixing screws were not used during clockspring removal or clockspring was rotated during removal, turn clockspring clockwise until resistance is detectable. Turn clockspring counterclockwise 2-2.5 turns until fixing screws can be unscrewed holding clockspring in this position.