OEM 2001 Ford Explorer Clock Spring

2001 Ford Explorer Clock Spring Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What Safety Precautions Should Be Taken When Servicing the Clock Spring Assembly or Spiral Cable on 2001 Ford Explorer?

  A: Safety glasses must be worn at all times when servicing Clock Spring assembly or spiral cable in order to protect users from potential air bag deployment injuries. You should handle live air bag modules so the air bag and trim cover face outward from your body while you must never place a live module trim cover facing downward. Wash your hands using soap and water to prevent skin irritation following any sodium hydroxide residue contamination. You should never probe the connectors attached to the air bag module since it can trigger deployment and harm yourself. Discolored or damaged air bag modules should be replaced with new trim covers instead of attempting repairs by painting. Vital for the SRS air bag supplemental restraint system to function correctly you should verify the sensor orientation. In addition inspect and replace defective sensor mounting brackets and wiring pigtail components if damaged from any crash impact independent of air bag activation status. The back up power supply drain occurs when technicians disconnect the battery ground cable and maintain this position for at least one minute while also disconnecting any installed auxiliary batteries and power supplies. The repair procedure includes replacing only new components but if issues remain after the task the technician should reinstall the original part followed by repeating diagnostic steps. Proceed by disconnecting the battery ground cable after which remove the driver air bag module together with the steering wheel while maintaining the wheels in their direct path. Place masking tape on the air bag sliding contact area to stop accidental rotation while it is being removed. The removal of the lower steering column opening finish panel requires both screws removal and clip detachment. The process starts by taking out the lower steering column opening finish panel reinforcement then permitting the steering column to instrument panel retaining bolts for removing the upper steering column shroud. Release the ignition switch lock cylinder by positioning it into the RUN setting before using an appropriate tool to unfasten it. The installation process begins by separating the Parts transmitter along with the warning indicator switch and key. Disconnect both air bag sliding contact wire connectors while pulling out the wire harness from its holders. To remove the air bag sliding contact start by unplugging the retaining clips on the lower part. Next release every remaining clip on the contact. Installation should begin by completing the reverse order of removal steps along with proving the air bag system works properly. The diagnostic tool for the restraint system exists for maintenance needs only and should be removed from vehicles before their use on public roads because it could cause harm and endanger safety regulations.