Removal & Installation: CLOCKSPRING: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and 2004 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Inspect clockspring mounting bracket and replace, if damaged. If installing NEW clockspring, remove locking mechanism pull ring, maintaining clockspring centered position. If installing existing clockspring, remove tape applied during removal procedure. If clockspring rotor has moved or if unsure of clockspring rotor position, center clockspring. See CLOCKSPRING CENTERING
under ADJUSTMENTS. Maintain clockspring centered position.NOTE: Slight turning of clockspring is allowable during installation to properly align clockspring to steering column.
- Remove air bag simulator from harness side of clockspring connector. Reconnect clockspring electrical connectors. With flats of clockspring aligned to flats on steering column, slide clockspring onto steering column. Install clockspring retaining screws.
- To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. DO NOT install driver-side air bag or activate air bag system at this time. Install Air Bag Simulator (418-F088/105-R0012) to upper clockspring connector.
- Connect negative battery cable. With air bag simulators installed at all deployable air bag system devices, perform system operation check. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK . Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least one minute. Install driver-side air bag module. Activate air bag system. See ACTIVATING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.