Removal & Installation: CLOCKSPRING: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Dodge Dakota. 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 DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE & STEERING WHEEL . Disconnect horn connector. Remove cruise control switch, connector, and upper/lower steering column shrouds (to access clockspring wiring).
- Disconnect Yellow 2-way clockspring harness connector, between clockspring and instrument panel wiring harness, at base of steering column.
- Remove clockspring by releasing 2 tabs on side of clockspring. Clocksprings cannot be repaired and must be replaced if faulty.