Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair
INFLATABLE RESTRAINT STEERING WHEEL MODULE COIL REPLACEMENTREPOSITIONING PROCEDURE
CAUTION:
- Refer to SRS Sodium Hydroxide Powder Caution in Service Precautions.
- Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution in Service Precautions.
IMPORTANT: In the event deployment has occurred, refer to Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision.
NOTE: If roll connector is not properly oriented to steering column assembly, it will be damaged.
IMPORTANT: If the yellow tab is inadvertently removed during installation or removal and the roll connector hub has been rotated, it must be repositioned.
1. Gently rotate the coil hub clockwise with the tab removed until a slight tension is present.
2. Gently rotate the coil hub counterclockwise (count approximately 5 revolutions) until a slight tension is present
3. Gently rotate the coil hub clockwise one half of the number of revolutions counted in step 2 (approximately 2.5 times).
4. Rotate the smallest distance required to align the yellow tab.
5. Install the yellow tab. Use tape is the tab is unavailable.
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Position the vehicle with the front wheels pointed straight ahead and the steering wheel centered.
CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.
2. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3.
IMPORTANT:
- Always align the front wheels to the straight ahead position when removing or installing a roll connector.
- If a roll connector is removed without the wheels in the straight ahead position, the same roll connector may be installed if the steering shaft and the coil hub have not rotated.
3. Remove the driver inflator module.
4. Remove the steering wheel attachment nut and discard.
5. Insert the yellow tab or use a piece of tape to prevent the roll connector from rotating.
IMPORTANT: If a roll connector is removed without the wheels in the straight ahead position, the same roll connector may be installed if the steering shaft and coil have not rotated.
6. Remove the upper steering column cover, and lower the steering column cover attachment.
7. Remove the roll connector rosebud-type fastener from the bracket below the steering column.
8. Disconnect the horn/cruise connector under the steering column.
9. Remove the roll connector by carefully prying the plastic retainers.
10. Guide the roll connector wiring harness from behind the lever control switch and remove the roll connector.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Route the SIR wiring harness and horn/cruise connector behind the turn signal lever combination switch and down the 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. Install the roll connector to the turn signal lever combination switch housing.
3. Install the upper and lower steering column trim covers.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
4. Install the steering wheel.
5. Install the driver inflator module. Be sure to seat all the attachment points.
6. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3.