Chrysler RAM TRUCK 2500 1994 Service Manual page 503

8M - 10 RESTRAINT SYSTEMS •
(7) Remove lower steering column shroud to gain
access to clockspring wiring (Fig. 15).
UPPER SHROUD
GROUND
CLIP
UPPER
FIXED SHROUD
SUPPORT BRACKET
WIRE HARNESS
CONNECTOR
WASHER
LOWER
SHROUD
LOWER
FIXED
SHROUD
J9119-22
Fig. 15 Steering Column Shrouds
(8) Remove lower fixed shroud.
(9) Remove knee blocker (Fig. 16).
Fig. 16 Knee Blocker Removal
(10) Disconnect the 2-way connector between the
clockspring and the instrument panel wiring harness
at lower left corner of instrument panel.
(11) To remove clockspring, pull assembly from
steering column by lifting locating fingers as neces­
sary. The clockspring cannot be repaired, and must
be replaced i f faulty.
INSTALLATION
(1) Snap clockspring onto the steering column. I f
the clockspring is not properly positioned, follow the
clockspring centering procedure before installing
steering wheel.
(2) Connect the clockspring assembly to the instru­
ment panel wiring harness. Make sure wiring locator
clips are properly seated on the outside of the wiring
trough and locking tabs are engaged.
(3) Install knee blocker.
(4) Install steering column shrouds. Be sure airbag
wire is inside of shrouds.
(5) Road wheels should still be i n the straight-
ahead position. Install steering wheel making sure to
fit the flats on the hub of the steering wheel with the
formations on the inside of clockspring. Pull the horn
lead through the wheel. The airbag and speed control
leads go through the bottom larger hole i n the steer­
ing wheel. Make sure not to pinch them between the
steering wheel and nut. Refer to Group 19 - Steer­
ing Wheel Installation for proper steering
wheel nut torque.
(6) Connect airbag lead wire to the airbag module.
To assure complete connection, latching arms must
be visibly on top of connector housing.
(7) Install airbag module, and torque nuts to 9 to
11 N-m (80 to 100 in. lb.).
(8) Do not connect negative battery cable. Refer to
Airbag System Check for proper procedure.
CLOCKSPRING CENTERING PROCEDURE
I f the rotating tape within the clockspring is not
positioned properly with the steering wheel and the
front wheels, the clockspring may fail during use.
The clockspring MUST be centered i f i t is not known
to be properly positioned, or i f the front wheels were
moved from the straight-ahead position.
WARNING: BEFORE BEGINNING ANY AIRBAG SYS­
TEM REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION PROCEDURES,
REMOVE AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE
(-) C A B L E FROM THE VEHICLE BATTERY. THIS IS
THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE A I R B A G
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO DO THIS COULD RESULT IN
ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSI­
BLE INJURY.
A L L O W SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE
FOR 2 MINUTES BEFORE BEGINNING COMPONENT
REMOVAL.
(1) Place front wheels i n the straight ahead posi­
tion.
(2) Remove airbag module, and steering wheel. Re­
fer to Airbag Module and Clockspring for procedures.
(3) Depress the 2 plastic locking pins (Fig. 17).