Removal & Installation: CLOCKSPRING: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee. 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, follow air bag service precautions. See SERVICE PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
- Clockspring is located behind steering wheel. See Figure . Remove air bag module. Remove steering wheel. See AIR BAG MODULE & STEERING WHEEL . When steering wheel is removed, self-centering clockspring will automatically lock in place. Remove upper and lower steering column shrouds to gain access to clockspring wiring.
- Disconnect Yellow 2-way clockspring harness connector between clockspring and instrument panel wiring harness at base of steering column. See Figure .
- Remove clockspring by releasing 2 tabs on side of clockspring. Clocksprings cannot be repaired and must be replaced if faulty.