Ford 4C2Z-14A664-BA
Clockspring

Begin repair and servicing of the Clock Spring assembly by depowering the system followed by driver air bag module removal with attention to point your body away from the trim cover to reduce hazards. You need to take off the steering column opening lower finish panel together with its reinforcement as well as electrical connector and data link connector bolts after releasing the retaining clips. Remove the Clock Spring electrical connectors from the bottom of the steering column only after properly positioning the wheels to a straight-ahead stance. For vehicles with this feature you should first twist and then remove both tilt wheel handle and shank before taking out the screws from the lower steering column shroud. Start by positioning the ignition switch lock cylinder to RUN then push the release tab until outlet exposure appears for removal. When working on the upper steering column shroud allow two strips of masking tape to operate as a safety measure across the Clock Spring before taking out the key-in-ignition warning indicator switch and disconnecting the Clock Spring electrical connector. Start by breaking the retaining clips of the wire and detach it from the clips before pulling out the Clock Spring using an instrument panel (04320) wiring harness feed. The installation process requires users to extract the key during rotor positioning in a central position to prevent its turning motion. When recentering the housing stays fixed yet rotate the rotor clockwise until you feel resistance before performing a counterclockwise rotation of exactly 2.25 turns until it reaches the center. Keep the Clock Spring tape free of rotation when you remove it from the previous use. Place the Clock Springs flat sections against the steering column and slide it onto the column then firmly apply pressure at twelve, six and three o'clock positions to make it secure. Wiring should be secured to two clips before connecting the electrical connector of the Clock Spring and installing the pin-type retaining mechanism. The warning indicator switch for key-in-ignition should be installed along with removing the yellow anti-rotation tab if using a new Clock Spring before putting on the upper steering column shroud. Insert the ignition switch lock cylinder into the steering column housing until it reaches complete insertion then perform a correct operation check by rotation. After installing the lower steering column shroud and steering column opening cover you should complete the installation with the steering wheel and tilt wheel handle while equipped. Secure both the Clock Spring electrical connectors by installing pin-type retainers. Place and install the lower finish panel reinforcement for the steering column opening and secure it with bolts and electrical connector pin-type retainers before seating the lower finish panel. Close the system after connecting horn and driver air bag module electrical connectors and positioning the module into the steering wheel and installing two bolts as well as steering wheel back cover plugs.

Repairs require the installation of a new part; if the issue persists, reinstall the original part and repeat diagnostics.

Always wear safety glasses to minimize injury risk from accidental air bag deployment, and avoid using memory saver devices.