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RESTRAINTS
CLOCKSPRING (Continued)
Fig. 10 Steering Column Shrouds Remove/Install
1 - LEFT MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH
2 - UPPER SHROUD
3 - RIGHT MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH
4 - CLOCKSPRING
5 - IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER HOUSING
6 - LOWER SHROUD
7 - SCREW (2)
Fig. 11 Clockspring Remove/Install - Typical
1 - CLOCKSPRING
2 - LATCHES
3 - CROSS BODY WIRE HARNESS
4 - LEFT MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH
5 - SWITCH HOUSING
6 - STEERING COLUMN
7 - RIGHT MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH
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(11) Using a small screwdriver, gently pry both
plastic latches of the clockspring assembly to release
them from the steering column upper housing.
NOTE: If the clockspring plastic latches are broken,
be certain to remove the broken pieces from the
steering column upper housing.
(12) Remove the clockspring from the steering col-
umn. The clockspring cannot be repaired. It must be
replaced if faulty or damaged, or if the driver airbag
has been deployed.
(13) If the removed clockspring is to be reused,
lock the clockspring rotor to the clockspring case to
maintain clockspring centering until it is reinstalled
on the steering column. This can be done by inserting
a stiff wire through the small index hole located at
about the 11 o'clock position in the centered clock-
spring rotor and case. Bend the wire over after it has
been inserted through the index hole to prevent it
from falling out. If clockspring centering is not main-
tained, the clockspring must be centered again before
it is reinstalled. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RE-
STRAINTS/CLOCKSPRING - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE - CLOCKSPRING CENTERING).
INSTALLATION
The clockspring cannot be repaired. It must be
replaced if faulty or damaged, or if the driver airbag
has been deployed.
If the clockspring is not properly centered in rela-
tion to the steering wheel, steering shaft and steer-
ing gear, it may be damaged. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/CLOCKSPRING
STANDARD PROCEDURE - CLOCKSPRING CEN-
TERING). Service replacement clocksprings are
shipped pre-centered and with a plastic locking pin
installed. This locking pin should not be removed
until the clockspring has been installed on the steer-
ing column. If the locking pin is removed before the
clockspring is installed on a steering column, the
clockspring centering procedure must be performed.
WARNING:
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL,
STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL
COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCON-
NECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE
(GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR
THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE
BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DIS-
ABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE
THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN
ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSI-
BLE PERSONAL INJURY.
DISABLE
THE
AIRBAG
TJ
-
SYSTEM
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