Air Bag Module, Steering Wheel And Clock Spring
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
The removed air bag module should be stored in a clean, dry place with the pad cover face up.
- Remove the air bag module, steering wheel and clock spring.
(Refer to , AIR BAG MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING .)
- Check the pad cover for dents, cracks or deformation.
- Check the connector for damage and deformed terminals, and check the harness for binding.
- Check the airbag inflator case for dents, cracks or deformation.
- Check the harness (built into the steering wheel) and connectors for damage, and check the terminals for deformation.
- Check the clock spring connectors and protective tube for damage, and terminals for deformities.
- Visually check the case for damage.WARNING: If the clock spring's mating mark is not properly aligned, the steering wheel may not completely rotate during a turn, or the flat cable within the clock spring may be severed, obstructing normal operation of the SRS and possibly leading to serious injury to the vehicle's driver and front passenger.
- Align the mating marks of the clock spring, and after turning the front wheels to the straight-ahead position, install the clock spring to the column.
Mating marks alignment
- Turn the clock spring clockwise fully. Then turn it back approximately 3 3/4 turns counterclockwise to align the mating marks.
- Install the steering column covers, steering wheel and airbag module.
- Check the steering wheel for noise, binds or difficult operation.WARNING: The SRS may not activate if any of the above components are not installed properly, which could result in serious injury or death to the vehicle's driver and passenger.
- Check the steering wheel for excessive free play.
REPLACE ANY VISUALLY INSPECTED PART IF IT FAILS THAT INSPECTION. (Refer to , AIRBAG MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING .)