OEM 2007 Ford Mustang Clock Spring

2007 Ford Mustang Clock Spring Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What Precautions and Steps Are Involved in Installing a Clock Spring Assembly on 2007 Ford Mustang?

  A: Service personnel must use safety glasses when working on the Clock Spring assembly because these protect against air bag-triggered injuries while they also must not utilize memory saver devices during this process. A warning lamp from the air bag system activates while the RCM fuse is removed with the ignition switch turned ON and this indicates a standard operational state without indicating an SRS fault. A vehicle can be given back to customers only when you verify that the SRS operates flawlessly. Repair operations require exchanging the defective component yet if the problem stays unresolved you should put back the initial part followed by another diagnostic examination. The initial step should include system depowering and realigning road wheels to face directly forward. Start the process by lowering the steering wheel while locking the tilt handle then uninstall the driver air bag module and steering wheel. Two screws should be removed from both the lower and upper steering column shroud. When keeping the Clock Spring use tape to bind the center rotor with outer housing to avoid rotation. First detach the tilt handle while moving the tilt steering column and then disconnect the Clock Spring electrical connector before removing its four screws. Vehicle owners must maintain the outer housing in position then turn the counterclockwise rotor until resistance occurs before performing three clockwise turns to expose the ribbon wire at 2 o'clock while aligning the rotor arrow with the housing arrow. Reinstall the electrical connector after securing the Clock Spring with its four screws while placing the lower steering column shroud into position before locking the tilt handle. Take out the tape from the Clock Spring but avoid turning it during this operation. Install a new Clock Spring without rotating it following removal of the sealing key except when Clock Spring remains unattended and uses the centralizing procedure. Place the upper steering column shroud before installing the two screws for the lower shroud and then the steering wheel. The last step includes modular installation for the driver air bag module with system power restoration now available.