Air Bag Module, Steering Wheel And Clock Spring
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
WARNING:
The removed air bag module should be stored in a clean, dry place with the pad cover face up.
- Remove the air bag module, steering wheel and clock spring. (Refer to AIR BAG MODULES AND CLOCK SPRING .)
- Check the pad cover for dents, cracks or deformation.
- Check the connector for damage and deformed terminals, and check the harness for binding.
- Check the air bag inflator case for dents, cracks or deformation.
- Check the harness (built into the steering wheel) and connectors for damage, and check the terminals for deformation.
- Check the clock spring connectors and protective tube for damage, and terminals for deformities.
- Visually check the case for damage.WARNING: If the clock spring's mating mark is not properly aligned, the steering wheel may not completely rotate during a turn, or the flat cable within the clock spring may be severed, obstructing normal operation of the SRS and possibly leading to serious injury to the vehicle's driver and front passenger.
- Align the mating marks of the clock spring first. After turning the front wheels to the straight-ahead position, install the clock spring to the column.
Mating Marks Alignment;
After turning the clock spring fully clockwise, turn it approximately 3 3/4 turns counterclockwise until the mating marks are aligned.
- Install the steering column covers, steering wheel and air bag module. (Refer to AIR BAG MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING .)
- Check the steering wheel for noise, binding or difficult operation.WARNING: The SRS may not activate if any of the above components are not installed properly, which could result in serious injury or death to the vehicle's driver and front passenger.
- Check the steering wheel for excessive free play. REPLACE ANY PART IF IT FAILS VISUAL INSPECTION. (Refer to AIR BAG MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING .)