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Contact Reel Centering

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  1. Before performing contact reel centering procedures, ensure contact reel is properly installed and steering wheel is removed. Ensure that front wheels are pointed straight ahead.
    NOTE: New contact reels are zeroed at factory and supplied with locking screw installed. If locking screw is not in locked position, contact reel must be zeroed again.
  2. Loosen locking screw to permit contact reel to turn freely. Turn contact reel counterclockwise to stop and then back clockwise 2 full turns until pin hole is at one o'clock position. Lock contact reel in proper position with lock screw that is connected to plastic strip. See Fig 1.
    Fig 1: Contact Reel Locking Screw & Plastic Strip
    G96J05714Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA
  3. To install steering wheel, carefully pull contact reel wiring with plastic warning label through hole in steering wheel. Position steering wheel so contact reel pin aligns with proper alignment hole in steering wheel. Install steering wheel hub bolt finger tight to ensure steering wheel does not come off shaft when removing contact reel lock screw.
  4. Remove lock screw, with plastic label attached, from contact reel pin. Install lock screw, with plastic strip attached, into retaining screw hole in steering wheel. See Fig 1. Tighten steering wheel bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  5. To check contact reel wiring circuit, connect SRS test resistor (998 8695) to air bag module wiring connector in place of air bag module. See Figure. Activate system.
  6. Turn ignition switch to ON position and ensure SRS warning light goes out after 10 seconds. If warning light does not go out, a fault code is set. See SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM .
  7. If SRS warning light goes out after about 10 seconds, turn ignition switch off. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove SRS test resistor (998 8695) from air bag module connector. Position air bag module to steering wheel and install module wiring connector.
  8. Ensure module wiring connector clicks into position. Install air bag module Torx screws to rear of steering wheel and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Install steering column undercover and steering wheel adjuster (if equipped). Connect negative battery cable. Perform SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .
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