OEM 2009 Ford Crown Victoria Clock Spring

2009 Ford Crown Victoria Clock Spring Parts Q&A

• Q: How to Service and Repair the Clock Spring Assembly on 2009 Ford Crown Victoria?

  A: The first task for repairing or servicing the Clock Spring assembly includes removing the driver air bag module while pointing the live air bag module toward a direction opposite the body to prevent significant harm. The vehicle must pass both tests which indicate correct operation of the Supplemental Restraint System: 1) the air bag warning indicator should illuminate during ON mode when using the proper Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse and 2) the system should be fully operational without active faults so you can return the vehicle to the customer. After setting the road wheels straight ahead to protect the Clock Spring the technician can take out the steering wheel. Installation of two tape strips on the Clock Spring ensures safety against unintentional rotations after mounting operation. The removal process of the upper and lower steering column shrouds requires first placing the tilt steering column in the fully upward position followed by removing the tilt column lever and three screws on the lower shrouds. Disengage the retainers on the upper steering column shroud and take away the upper along with lower steering column shrouds. The installation requires disconnecting the Clock Spring electrical connector followed by removal of three retaining clips to access the Clock Spring for removal. Users must remove the key from the steering column during new Clock Spring installation by maintaining the rotor in its central position to prevent movement. Recentering a Clock Spring requires a method where you rotate the rotor counterclockwise until it stops then clockwise until the arrows match before executing two complete clockwise turns to locate the center position while maintaining rotor stability. Users should peel off the tape from the Clock Spring installation but they must not let the rotor move while doing so. Install the flats of the Clock Spring while they face the flats of the steering column and insert the Clock Spring until the retaining tabs lock into place. First secure the electrical connector of the Clock Spring then install the upper steering column shroud while also attaching the column shift lever boot if available. The installation order follows lower steering column shroud with three screws and then includes the tilt column lever before installing the steering wheel and driver air bag module.