CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.

2. Remove the battery cover.

3. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF].)

4. Remove the driver-side air bag module. (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5. Remove the steering wheel. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

6. Remove the column cover. (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

7. Remove the screws.

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8. Disconnect the connector

9. Remove the clock spring. (See Clock Spring Installation Note.)

10. Install in the reverse order of removal.

11. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

12. Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and goes out.

  • If the air bag system warning light does not operate normally, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system. (See FLOWCHART [AIR BAG SYSTEM].)

Clock Spring Installation Note

  Caution
  • If the clock spring is not adjusted, the spring wire in the clock spring could over-wind and break when the steering wheel is turned. Always adjust the clock spring after installing it.

1. Adjust the clock spring after installing it. (See CLOCK SPRING ADJUSTMENT.)