Removal & Installation: CLOCKSPRING: Installation
- Ensure vehicle front wheels are in straight-ahead position, and steering column shaft alignment mark is at 12 o'clock position.
- Align clockspring (contact assembly) to column shaft and mounting bosses. Slide clockspring onto shaft. Install 3 retaining screws and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table.
- Remove tape strips. If new clockspring is being installed, remove Red plastic locking insert. Route clockspring wiring down column assembly and connect to column wiring harness. Install steering column lower shroud and lower instrument panel cover. Install lower right and left molding on instrument panel.
- Install steering wheel and driver-side air bag module. Activate SRS. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . Check AIR BAG warning light to ensure system is functioning properly. See TESTING - SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .