Clockspring - Vehicles With: Adaptive Steering: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow all notes and steps carefully. Failure to follow step instructions may result in incorrect operation of the restraint system and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

NOTE: Never provide power to the SASM/clockspring without first installing the SASM/clockspring onto the steering wheel/ SECM, making the integral electrical connection between the two of them. Failure to do so sets a DTC that cannot be cleared and a new SASM/clockspring needs to be installed.

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

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this article, refer to health and safety warnings in General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

Refer to: Pyrotechnic Device Health and Safety Precautions .
NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

NOTE: The PMI process must begin with the current clockspring installed. If the current clockspring does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool, the tool may prompt for As-Built Data as part of the repair.

Using a diagnostic scan tool, begin the PMI process for the SASM following the on-screen instructions.
Remove the following items:
1. NOTE: Follow the unique instructions or graphic for this step in installation.
  
  Refer to: Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Adaptive Steering .
2. Refer to: Downshift Paddle Switch .
3. Refer to: Upshift Paddle Switch .
1. Remove the steering wheel back cover screws.
2. Disengage the clips and remove the steering wheel back cover.
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NOTE: Make note of the wire harness routing for installation.

NOTE: Follow the unique instructions or graphic for this step in the installation.

Disconnect the clockspring electrical connectors from the steering wheel and position aside.

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Detach the driver airbag wire harness from the steering wheel.

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Remove the screws.
Torque: 4 lb.in (0.4 Nm)

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NOTE: Route out one driver airbag electrical connector at a time. Failure to follow this instruction may result in component damage and/or system failure.

NOTE: During removal, note the clockspring orientation to the steering wheel or the electrical connector pins between the clockspring and steering wheel can be bent during installation.

Route out the driver airbag wire harness and remove the clockspring.

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