Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. Place the front road wheels in the straight ahead position. Then:
- Rotate the steering wheel half turn (180 degrees) to the right (clockwise).
- Lock column with ignition lock cylinder.

2. Open hood.
3. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.(4)

WARNING: WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM RESERVE CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE BEGINNING ANY AIRBAG SYSTEM OR COMPONENT SERVICE. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

5. Remove steering wheel.
6. Remove upper and lower steering column shrouds to gain access to clockspring wiring.
7. Remove multi-function switch.
8. Disconnect the 7-way connector between the clockspring and the instrument panel wiring harness at the base of the clock spring.

Clockspring Latch Hooks:

9. Remove clockspring by lifting the top latch tab up slightly to guide it over the lock housing. The clockspring cannot be repaired, and must be replaced if faulty.
10. Rotate clockspring rotor a half turn (180 degrees) to the left (counter clockwise).
11. Lock the clockspring rotor in the center position as follows: Insert a paper clip wire through the hole in the rotor at the 10 o'clock position and bend to prevent it from falling out.

INSTALLATION
1. Confirm that:
- The steering wheel position is a half turn (180 degrees) to the right (clockwise)
- The column is locked with the ignition cylinder lock.
- Check that the turn signal stalk is in the neutral position
- When reusing the clockspring, remove locking wire and rotate clockspring rotor one half turn (180 degrees) to the right (clockwise). Locate the clock-spring on the steering shaft and push down on the rotor until the clockspring is fully seated on the steering column.
- When installing a new clockspring, position the front wheels straight a head. Remove grenade pin.

2. Connect the clockspring to the instrument panel harness, ensure wiring is properly routed. Then check that the connectors, locking tabs are properly engaged and the halo lamp wire is in position.
3. Install steering column shrouds. Be sure all wires are inside of shrouds.
4. Install steering wheel ensuring the flats on hub align with the clockspring. Pull the horn, airbag and speed control leads through the larger slot. Ensure leads do not get pinched under the steering wheel.
5. Route speed control wires under and behind the driver airbag mounting tabs.
6. Connect the speed control wires to the switch.
7. Connect the horn lead wire and the driver air-bag lead wire to the airbag.
8. Install the driver airbag.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE. PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT IF THE SYSTEM TEST IS NOT PERFORMED FIRST.

9. Close hood.
10. Verify vehicle and system operation.