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Removal & Installation: CLOCKSPRING: Removal

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  1. Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  . Clockspring is located on steering column between steering wheel and combination switch. Disable air bag system. See DISABLING SYSTEM  under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.
  2. Remove driver-side air bag module. See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE  . Ensure front wheels are in straight-ahead position. Remove steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL  . Apply 2 strips of tape across clockspring assembly to prevent accidental rotation. See Figure . Twist tilt wheel handle and shank and remove, if equipped.
  3. Remove upper instrument panel steering column cover. Remove 3 screws and lower steering column shroud. Position ignition switch lock cylinder to RUN position. Using small drift, push upward on cylinder release tab through hole in ignition switch lock cylinder housing while pulling lock cylinder outward. See Figure . Remove upper steering column shroud. Remove screw and Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) transmitter.
  4. Remove key-in-ignition warning indicator switch from ignition switch lock cylinder housing. Separate clockspring electrical connectors from retaining bracket. Disconnect remaining clockspring electrical connector. Separate clockspring wire harness from clips on steering column. Pry and release clockspring retaining clips and remove clockspring. See Figure .
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