Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair

INFLATABLE RESTRAINT STEERING WHEEL MODULE COIL REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3.

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.

2. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module.
3. Remove the steering wheel nut.
4. Note the mark on the steering shaft and the steering wheel to ensure proper alignment during installation.
5. Remove the steering wheel from the steering shaft.
6. Remove the steering column trim covers.




7. Remove the wire harness straps from the steering wheel column wire harness.
8. Remove the instrument panel carrier.
9. Disconnect the SIR harness from the back of the fuse panel.
10. Remove the retaining ring (3).
11. Remove the SIR coil (4) from the steering shaft.
12. If replacing, discard the SIR coil.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. To install the SIR coil, perform the following procedure:
1. Aim the wheels straight ahead.
2. Align the block tooth and the centering mark on the race and upper shaft assembly at the 12 o'clock position.




2. If centering is required, refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Centering in Steering Wheel and Column.

IMPORTANT: The new SIR coil will be pre-centered. Do not remove the centering tab from the new SIR coil until the installation is complete. If the SIR coil does not come with a centering tab, you must center the SIR coil.




3. Align the SIR coil assembly (1) with the horn tower on the turn signal cancel cam assembly (2).




4. Slide the new SIR coil (4) onto the steering shaft assembly (2).

IMPORTANT: The new SIR coil will be pre-centered. Do not remove the centering tab from the new SIR coil until the installation is complete.

5. Firmly seat the retaining ring (3) into the groove on the steering shaft assembly (2).
6. Remove and discard the centering tab from the new SIR coil (4).
7. Connect the SIR harness to the back of the fuse panel.
8. Install the instrument panel carrier.
9. Install the steering column trim covers.




10. Feed the wiring through the steering wheel.
11. Align the steering wheel with the mark on the steering shaft. Install the steering wheel onto the shaft.
12. Install the nut for the steering wheel.

Tighten the nut to 41 N.m (30 lb ft).

13. Install the inflatable restraint steering wheel module.
14. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3.