Removal And Installation: Clockspring: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln MKX and 2010 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition is ON.
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The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
- Remove the driver air bag module. For additional information, refer to DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE .
- Remove the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .
- Tape the clockspring rotor to the steering column shaft to prevent the clockspring rotor from moving out of center.
- Release the 2 tabs and position the upper steering column shroud upward.
- Remove the 3 screws and the lower steering column shroud.
- Disconnect the clockspring electrical connector.
- 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.
- Remove the 2 clockspring screws and remove the clockspring.
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Vehicles equipped with a 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.
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Make sure the road wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
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For vehicles equipped a with 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.
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For vehicles equipped a with steering angle sensor and/or adaptive headlamps, after the clockspring has been removed, make sure the arrow on the steering angle sensor ring is lined up with the arrow on the steering angle sensor housing as shown in illustration.