Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

WARNING:
^ ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN REPAIRING AN AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) VEHICLE AND WHEN HANDLING AN AIR BAG MODULE.
^ 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.
^ DO NOT SET A LIVE AIR BAG MODULE DOWN WITH THE TRIM COVER FACE DOWN.
^ 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.
^ NEVER PROBE THE CONNECTORS ON THE AIR BAG MODULE DOING SO CAN RESULT IN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, WHICH CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
^ AIR BAG MODULES WITH DISCOLORED OR DAMAGED TRIM COVERS MUST BE REPLACED, NOT REPAINTED.
^ VEHICLE SENSOR ORIENTATION IS CRITICAL FOR PROPER SYSTEM OPERATION. IF A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH AN AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) IS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, INSPECT THE SENSOR MOUNTING BRACKET AND WIRING PIGTAIL FOR DEFORMATION. IF DAMAGED, THE SENSOR SHOULD BE REPLACED WHETHER OR NOT THE AIR BAG IS DEPLOYED.
^ TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY MUST BE DEPLETED BEFORE REPAIRING OR REPLACING ANY AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) COMPONENTS. TO DEPLETE THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE AND WAIT ONE MINUTE. BE SURE TO DISCONNECT AUXILIARY BATTERIES AND POWER SUPPLIES (IF EQUIPPED).

NOTE: A repair is made by replacement only. If a part is replaced and the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and perform the diagnostic procedure again.

1. Remove the driver air bag module.
2. Remove the steering wheel.

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







3. Apply two strips of masking tape across the air bag sliding contact to prevent accidental rotation.







4. Twist the tilt wheel handle and shank and remove.







5. Remove the lower steering column shroud.
1 Remove the three screws.
2 Remove the steering column shroud.







6. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder.
1 Position the lock cylinder to RUN.
2 Using a suitable tool, push upward on the cylinder release tab while pulling the cylinder outward.







7. Remove the upper steering column shroud.







8. Remove the Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) transmitter.
1 Remove the PATS transmitter retaining screw.
2 Remove the PATS transmitter.







9. Remove the key-in-ignition warning indicator switch.







10. Remove the instrument panel steering column cover.
1 Turn the retaining clips a quarter-turn counterclockwise to release.
2 Remove the instrument panel steering column cover.







11. Disconnect the air bag sliding contact electrical connectors.
1 Separate the electrical connectors from the retaining bracket and disconnect from the harness.
2 Separate the air bag sliding contact pigtail from the two clips retaining it to the steering column.







12. Pry the lower retaining clip loose.







13. Remove the air bag sliding contact.
1 Pry the upper and RH retaining clips loose.
2 Remove the air bag sliding contact.

INSTALLATION
1. Follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
^ If a new air bag sliding contact is being installed, remove the anti-rotation tab.

NOTE: Repair is made by replacement only. If a part is replaced and the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and perform the diagnostic procedure again.