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Removal And Installation: Clockspring: Removal

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of accidental deployment, do not use any memory saver devices. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury or death.
NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the restraints control module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
NOTE: The supplemental restraint system (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
NOTE: Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.
  1. Depower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering .
  2. Tilt the steering wheel in the downward position and lock the tilt handle.
  3. Remove the driver air bag module. For additional information, refer to Driver Air Bag Module .
    4. CAUTION: Vehicles with absolute steering angle sensor and/or adaptive headlamps, do not allow the clockspring rotor to turn from the straight-ahead position after the steering wheel is removed. Failure to follow this instruction may result in component damage and/or system failure.
    NOTE: Make sure the road wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
  4. Remove the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .
  5. Tape the clockspring rotor to the steering column shaft to prevent the clockspring rotor from moving out of center.
  6. Release the 2 tabs and position the upper steering column shroud upward.
  7. Remove the 3 screws and the lower steering column shroud.
  8. Disconnect the clockspring electrical connector.
  9. Remove the tape from the clockspring rotor to the steering column shaft. Do not allow the clockspring rotor to move from center after tape is removed.
    10. CAUTION: Vehicles with absolute steering angle sensor and/or adaptive headlamps, do not allow the clockspring rotor to turn from the straight-ahead position after the steering wheel is removed. Failure to follow this instruction may result in component damage and/or system failure.
    NOTE: Vehicles with absolute steering angle sensor and/or adaptive headlamps, after the clockspring has been removed make sure the arrow on the absolute steering angle sensor ring is lined up with the arrow on the absolute steering angle sensor housing as shown.
  10. Remove the 2 clockspring screws and remove the clockspring.
    11. Fig 1: Locating Clockspring Screws & Clockspring
    GF0031237Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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