OEM 2004 Lincoln Aviator Clock Spring

2004 Lincoln Aviator Clock Spring Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What Precautions Should Be Taken for Safe and Proper Installation of the Clock Spring Assembly on 2004 Lincoln Aviator?

  A: Wear safety glasses always when servicing Clock Spring assembly and avoid pointing the trim cover of live air bag modules toward your body but maintain the trim cover facing away from your body. Live air bag modules should be positioned upright when in storage while soap and water hand cleaning is required after deployment due to sodium hydroxide residue. It is dangerous to probe air bag module connectors because the action leads to module deployment which causes injuries. Install brand new air bag trim covers to replace worn-out or stained items rather than applying paint to the old ones. The diagnostic tool operates exclusively in the service department and drivers need to remove it before driving to avoid safety problems and injuries to themselves and others. A vehicle should return to the customer only after validating that the SRS works properly without any faults. The first step includes power disconnection as well as wheel alignment to face forward. Empty the driver air bag module while removing the steering wheel equipment until the turnable section of the Clock Spring remains static for later reinstall. The upper steering column shroud must be separated by raising it until retaining clips are free for rotation out. You should use masking tape on the Clock Spring before you remove it to stop rotation by accident. Operating personnel must first pull the retaining tab on the multi-function switch and slide it aside to check whether the Clock Spring mounting bracket shows any signs of damage. Reverse the steps for installation which includes placing the steering wheel together with the driver air bag module before system power is restored. When you want to center the Clock Spring maintain the outer housing still while turning the rotor slowly against resistance until three clockwise turns align it at the center point without rotor movement. Attach the flat sides of the Clock Spring with the steering column flats before you slide it onto the column and proceed with bolt installation. When installing new Clock Springs users should eliminate the retaining pin and remove tape retention when reinstalling used Clock Springs.