CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1.  Switch the ignition to off.

2.  Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.

3.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Driver-side air bag module (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(2)  Steering wheel (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L.H.D.].) (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [R.H.D.].)

(3)  Column cover (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Disconnect the clock spring connector.

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5.  Press and detach the tab of the clock spring in the direction of the arrow of the clock spring in the position shown in the figure.

6.  Insert a flathead screwdriver into the service hole of the combination switch in the position shown in the figure, and detach the tab of the clock spring.

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7.  Remove the clock spring.

8.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

Caution

•  If the clock spring is not adjusted, the spring wire in the clock spring could tighten excessively and break when the steering wheel is turned. After installation, always perform the clock spring adjustment.

9.  Perform the clock spring adjustment. (See CLOCK SPRING ADJUSTMENT.)

10.  Switch the ignition to ON.

11.  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.)