Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair

INFLATABLE RESTRAINT STEERING WHEEL MODULE COIL REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Place the front wheels in the straight forward position with the steering wheel centered.

NOTE: The new SIR coil assembly will be centered. Improper alignment of the SIR coil assembly may damage the unit, causing an inflatable restraint malfunction.

2. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3

3. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module.
4. Remove the steering wheel.
5. Remove the steering column covers.




6. Release the SIR coil harness clips from the bracket below the column.
7. Disconnect both the SIR coil and horn/cruise connectors.
8. Using a small flat-bladed tool, carefully pry the retaining tabs away from the SIR coil assembly and slide the SIR coil assembly off the steering column.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Route the SIR wiring harness and horn/cruise connector down steering column.

IMPORTANT: A new roll connector is equipped with a yellow tab that is removed after the steering wheel is installed. This tab passes through the steering wheel.




2. Snap the SIR coil into position on the column.
3. Connect the SIR coil and horn/cruise electrical connectors.
4. Attach the wiring harness clips to the bracket below the column.
5. Install the steering column covers.
6. Install the steering wheel.
7. Install the inflatable restraint steering wheel module.
8. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3