Removal And Installation: Clockspring: Removal

WARNING: If the clockspring is not correctly centralized, it may fail prematurely. If in doubt, repeat the centralizing procedure. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

NOTE: The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: If installing a new clockspring, do not remove the clockspring anti-rotation key until the steering wheel is installed. If the anti-rotation key has been removed before installing the steering wheel, the clockspring must be centered. Failure to follow this instruction may result in component damage and/or system failure.

Remove the steering wheel. REFER to STEERING WHEEL .
- To install, remove the anti-rotation key from a new clockspring after installing the steering wheel.
Fig 1: Removing Anti-Rotation Key From Clockspring
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Remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds. REFER to STEERING COLUMN SHROUD .
Fig 2: Locating Steering Column Electrical Connector
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Fig 3: Removing Steering Column Shroud
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For vehicles with active park assist.

Fig 4: Removing Steering Angle Sensor
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For vehicles with active park assist.

Fig 5: Removing Steering Angle Shroud
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