Removal And Installation: Clockspring: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.
NOTE:
The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
NOTE:
The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
NOTE:
Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.
- Depower the system. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
- Make sure the road wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
- Tilt the steering wheel in downward position.
- Remove the steering column lower finish panel.
- Remove the 2 screws and detach the retaining clips.
- Remove the driver air bag module. For additional information, refer to Removal .
- Remove the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .
- Remove the cluster finish panel. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .
- Remove the 3 screws and the lower steering column shroud.
- If reusing the clockspring, tape the clockspring center rotor to the outer housing to keep it from rotating.
- Disconnect the 2 clockspring electrical connectors.
- Remove the 4 clockspring screws and remove the clockspring.
NOTE:
If the clockspring is to be reinstalled, do not allow the clockspring to turn from its removal position.