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Removal & Installation: CLOCKSPRING: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1993 Mercury Sable, 1993 Lincoln Continental, and 1993 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Ensure vehicle front wheels are in straight-ahead position, and steering column shaft alignment mark is at 12 o'clock position. Align clockspring (contact assembly) to column shaft and mounting bosses. Slide clockspring onto shaft. Install 3 retaining screws and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  table at the end of this article.
  2. Remove tape strips. If new clockspring is being installed, remove Red plastic locking insert. Route clockspring wiring down column assembly and connect to column wiring harness. Install steering column lower shroud and lower instrument panel cover. Install lower right and left moldings on instrument panel.
  3. Install steering wheel and driver-side air bag module. Activate SRS. Ensure system is functioning properly. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK  .
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