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9. With the restraint system diagnostic tools installed at all deployable devices, prove out the
supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in the Diagnosis and Testing portion of this section.
10. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
Installation
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings,
cautions and notes at the beginning of the removal procedure.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
2. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the clockspring electrical connector at the top of the steering column.
3. Connect the driver air bag module. 1. Connect the driver air bag module electrical connector.
2. Position the driver air bag module to the steering wheel.
4. Install the two driver air bag module bolts. Klj . 4 ba
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5. Install the two steering wheel back cover plugs.
6. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to
Section 414 - 01 .
7. With the restraint system diagnostic tools still installed at the remaining deployable devices, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in the Diagnosis and Testing portion of this section.
8. WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the
backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing any front or side air
bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before servicing, replacing,
adjusting or striking components near the front or side air bag sensors, such as doors,
instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches.
Please refer to the appropriate vehicle shop manual to determine location of the front air
bag sensors.
The side air bag sensors are located at or near the base of the B- pillar.
To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and
wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if
equipped).
Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. For additional information,
refer to Section 414 - 01 .
9. Restore the vehicle to operating condition. 1. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all
warnings, cautions, notes, and instructions in the supplemental restraint system
(SRS) deactivation/reactivation procedure.
Reactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deactivation and Reactivation in the General
Procedures portion of this section. Klj . 5 ba
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Please refer to the appropriate vehicle shop manual to determine location of the
front air bag sensors.
The side air bag sensors are located at or near the base of the B-
pillar.
To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable
and wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power
supplies (if equipped).
Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301) and wait at least one minute. For additional
information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
2. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all
warnings, cautions, notes, and instructions in the supplemental restraint system
(SRS) deactivation/reactivation procedure.
Deactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deactivation and Reactivation in the General
Procedures portion of this section.
2. Remove the two steering wheel back cover plugs.
3. Remove the two driver air bag module retaining bolts.
4. Remove the driver air bag module. 1. Disconnect the driver air bag module electrical connector.
2. Remove the driver air bag module. Klj . 2 ba
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5.
NOTE: Make sure the wheels (1007) are in the straight- ahead position.
Remove the steering wheel (3600). For additional information, refer to Section 211 - 04 .
6. Apply two strips of masking tape across the clockspring (14A664) to prevent accidental rotation when the clockspring is removed.
7. Remove the lower steering column shroud (3530). 1. Remove the tilt wheel handle and shank (3F609).
2. Remove the four screws.
3. Remove the lower steering column shroud.
8. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder (11582). 1. Position the ignition switch lock cylinder to the RUN position.
2. Using the suitable tool, push upward on the cylinder release tab while pulling the ignition switch lock cylinder outward. Klj . 3 ba
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9. Raise the upper steering column shroud.
10. Remove the passive anti- theft system (PATS) transmitter.
1. Remove the PATS transmitter retaining screw.
2. Position the PATS transmitter out of the way.
11. Remove the key- in-ignition warning indicator switch.
12. Remove the two clockspring electrical connectors from the bracket. Disconnect the remaining electrical connector. Klj . 4 ba
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2.
WARNING: Incorrect centralization may result in premature component failure. If in
doubt when centralizing the clockspring, repeat the centralizing procedure. Failure to
follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
CAUTION: Make sure the road wheels are in the straight ahead position.
NOTE: If a clockspring has rotated out of center, follow through with this step.
Centralize the clockspring. 1. Hold the clockspring outer housing stationary.
2. Depress the clockspring locking tab to release the rotor.
3. CAUTION: Overturning will destroy the clockspring. The internal ribbon wire
acts as the stop and can be broken from its internal connection.
While holding the clockspring locking tab in the released position, turn the rotor
counterclockwise, carefully feeling for the ribbon wire to run out of length, and a slight
resistance is felt. Stop turning at this point.
4. While holding the clockspring locking tab in the released position, turn the clockspring
clockwise approximately three turns. This is the center point of the clockspring.
„Release the clockspring locking tab. Do not allow the rotor to turn from this
position.
All vehicles 3. NOTE: Slight turning of the clockspring rotor is allowable for alignment purposes to the steering
column.
With the flats of the clockspring aligned to the flats of the steering column, slide the clockspring
onto the steering column engaging the retaining tabs.
4. Route the clockspring wire harness down the side of the steering column and into the holders. Klj . 6 ba
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5. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the vehicle harness side of the clockspring
electrical connector.
6. Connect the two clockspring electrical connectors. Position the clockspring electrical connectors onto the bracket.
7. Install the key- in-ignition warning indicator switch.
8. Install the passive anti- theft system (PATS) transmitter.
1. Position the PATS transmitter to the steering column.
2. Install the screw. Klj . 7 ba
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9. Reposition the upper steering column shroud.
10. Install the ignition switch lock cylinder.
Vehicle repairs reusing the same clockspring 11. Remove the tape applied during clockspring removal.
All vehicles 12. Install the lower steering column shroud. 1. Position the lower steering column shroud.
2. Install the screws. Klj . 8 ba
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