Removal And Installation: Clockspring: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Ford Mustang. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON.
NOTE:
The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
- Depower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering .
- Make sure the road wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
- Tilt the steering wheel in the downward position and lock the tilt handle.
- Remove the driver air bag module. For additional information, refer to Driver Air Bag Module .
- Remove the LH A-pillar lower trim panel.
- Remove the 2 screws and the steering column opening cover.
- Disconnect the headlamp and courtesy light switches electrical connectors.
- Remove the 3 lower steering column shroud screws.
- Remove the upper steering column shroud.
- Remove the lower steering column shroud.
- Remove the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .
- If reusing the clockspring, tape the clockspring center rotor to the outer housing to keep it from rotating.
- Carefully position the steering column up and leave the tilt handle in the unlocked position.
- Disconnect the clockspring electrical connector.
- Remove the 4 screws and clockspring.
NOTE:
If the clockspring is to be reinstalled, do not allow the clockspring to turn from its removal position.
NOTE:
The tilt steering column mechanism is spring loaded, carefully release the tilt handle while repositioning.