Service and repair of Clock Spring assembly needs vehicle owners to confirm Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) functions optimally and has no defects before vehicle release. The first step requires taking out the driver
Air Bag module. Place the road wheels in straight-ahead position before proceeding to take out the
Steering Wheel to avoid Clock Spring harm. Press in on the sides of the upper steering column shroud while lifting it up until the piece can be taken away. Unscrew and remove the three screws which hold the lower steering column shroud in place. Afterward, take it off. Connectors should be disconnected and two screws removed before pulling out the steering angle sensor when one exists. Temporarily disconnect the electrical connector followed by removing the two screws to properly extract the Clock Spring. Begin installation by attaching the Clock Spring while securing it with two screws followed by electrical connector connection. The steering angle sensor needs to be placed with its screws attached and its electrical connector must be joined for proper installation. Fasten three screws onto the lower steering column shroud while you install the upper steering column shroud to the lower one. If your vehicle receives a new Clock Spring then install the steering wheel as the Clock Spring sealing key needs removal. The same Clock Spring must be centered correctly to prevent premature failure during its reinstall. Seize the Clock Spring outer housing to stay still while rotating the rotor against counter direction until detecting ribbon wire resistance then complete clockwise rotation two and a quarter rounds beyond for positioning the wiring connector and rotor at 12 o'clock. Verify the Clock Spring has proper centering. The technician must redo Clock Spring centralization before installing the steering wheel because vehicle unattended time can result in component damage. Drivers should execute the installation of the driver air bag module during the last step.