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Removal & Installation: CLOCKSPRING: Removal

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. On all models, disconnect Yellow 2-way clockspring harness connector, between clockspring and instrument panel wiring harness, at left corner of instrument panel.
  4. Remove clockspring by releasing 2 tabs on side of clockspring. Clocksprings cannot be repaired and must be replaced if faulty.