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Removal And Installation: Clockspring: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Lincoln LS. 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: Carry a live air bag module with the air bag and trim cover pointed away from your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: Do not set a live air bag module down with the trim cover face down. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: After deployment, the air bag surface can contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that is irritating to the skin. Wash your hands with soap and water afterwards.
WARNING: Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.
WARNING: Air bag modules with discolored or damaged trim covers must be replaced, not repainted.
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.
  1. Make sure the road wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
  2. Tilt the steering column all the way down and extend it all the way out.
  3. Depower the system. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING  in this article.
  4. Remove the driver air bag module. For additional information, Refer to DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE  in this article.
  5. Remove the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .
  6. Remove the screws and the instrument panel lower steering column cover.
  7. Remove the instrument panel upper steering column cover.
    8. NOTE: If the clockspring is to be reinstalled, do not allow the clockspring to turn from its removal position.
  8. Apply 2 strips of masking tape across the clockspring to prevent accidental rotation when the clockspring is removed.
    9. NOTE: Remove the clockspring and multifunction switch as an assembly.
  9. Disconnect the 2 clockspring lower electrical connectors, the multifunction switch electrical connector and remove the clockspring and multifunction switch assembly.
  10. Remove the 2 multifunction switch screws.
  11. Remove the 2 clockspring screws and the clockspring assembly.
  12. Release the tabs and slide the multifunction switch out of the clockspring.
Fig 1: Releasing Tabs And Slide Multifunction Switch Out Of Clockspring
G03995684Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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