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Removal And Installation: Clockspring: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition is ON.
NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
  1. Depower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering  in the General Procedures portion of this section.
  2. Remove the driver air bag module. For additional information, refer to Driver Air Bag Module .
  3. Tilt the steering wheel in the downward position and lock the tilt handle.
    4. NOTE: To prevent damage to the clockspring make sure the road wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
  4. Remove the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN article.
    5. NOTE: The upper steering column shroud is a 2-piece design and must be removed as an assembly.
  5. Release the tabs and remove the 2-piece upper steering column shroud as an assembly.
  6. Remove the 3 lower steering column shroud screws. Then release the tilt column locking lever and remove the lower steering column shroud.
  7. Disconnect the clockspring electrical connector.
  8. Remove the 2 screws and clockspring.
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