Removal & Installation: CLOCKSPRING: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Dodge Pickup and 1995 Dodge Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- If replacing a deployed air bag, clockspring must be replaced. Before proceeding, see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS. Set steering wheel and front wheels in straight ahead position. Disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.
- Remove air bag module and steering wheel (to access clockspring). See AIR BAG MODULE & STEERING WHEEL. Disconnect horn connector. Remove cruise control switch, connector, and upper/lower steering column shrouds (to access clockspring wiring). Remove driver-side knee bolster.
- On all models, disconnect Yellow 2-way clockspring harness connector, between clockspring and instrument panel wiring harness, at left corner of instrument panel.
- Remove clockspring by releasing 2 tabs on side of clockspring. Clocksprings cannot be repaired and must be replaced if faulty.