Clock Spring Adjustment - Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2007 Manual

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5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
7. Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and goes out.
If the air bag system warning light does not operate normally, refer to RESTRAINTS -- ON-
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BOARD DIAGNOSTIC system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system.
CLOCK SPRING INSTALLATION NOTE
CAUTION:
1. Adjust the clock spring after installing it. (See CLOCK SPRING ADJUSTMENT .)

CLOCK SPRING ADJUSTMENT

NOTE:
The adjustment procedure is also specified on the caution label of the
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clock spring.
1. Set the front tires straight-ahead.
CAUTION:
2. Turn the clock spring clockwise until it stops.
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
2008 RESTRAINTS Air Bag System - MX-5 Miata
If the clock spring is not adjusted, the spring wire in the clock spring
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could over-wind and break when the steering wheel is turned. Always
adjust the clock spring after installing it.
The clock spring will break if over-wound. Do not forcibly turn
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the clock spring.