CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

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

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

4. Remove the column cover.

5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

7. Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 3 s and then goes off.

• If the air bag system warning light does not operate in the manner described above, there are malfunctions in the system. Inspect the system using the on-board diagnostic.

Clock Spring Removal Note

1. Remove the combination switch wire harness from the clock spring.

2. Remove the clock spring from the combination switch tab as shown in the figure.

Clock Spring Installation Note

Caution

• If the clock spring is not adjusted, the spring wire in the clock spring will break due to overtension 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.)