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Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair




CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
- If the disc on the combination switch is deformed or has foreign material adhering to it, performance of the steering angle sensor may be reduced, causing abnormal operation. When handling the clock spring, be careful not to deform the disc and make sure there is no foreign material on it.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the driver-side air bag module. Driver-Side Air Bag Module Removal/Installation

3. Remove the steering wheel. Steering Wheel And Column Removal/Installation - Without Advanced Keyless Entry And Push Button Start System Steering Wheel And Column Removal/Installation - With Advanced Keyless Entry And Push Button Start System

4. Remove the column cover.

5. Remove the screw.






6. Remove the connector.

7. Remove the clock spring.

8. Install in the reverse order of removal.

9. 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 in the manner described above, there are malfunctions in the system. Inspect the system using the on-board diagnostic.

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.

- Adjust the clock spring after installing it. Adjustments