Removal & Installation: CLOCKSPRING: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- 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.
- 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.
- Remove upper instrument panel steering column cover. Remove 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 lock cylinder. Remove upper steering column shroud. Remove screw and Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) transmitter.
- Remove key-in-ignition warning indicator switch from ignition switch lock cylinder housing. Separate clockspring electrical connectors from retaining bracket and disconnect from wiring harness. Separate clockspring wire harness from clips on steering column. Pry clockspring retaining clips loose and remove clockspring. See Figure .