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Removal And Installation: Clockspring: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. 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: 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. Depower the system. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING  in the General Procedures portion of this article.
  2. Remove the driver air bag module. For additional information, refer to DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE .
    3. NOTE: Make sure the road wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
  3. Remove the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .
  4. Apply 2 strips of masking tape across the clockspring to prevent accidental rotation when the clockspring is removed.
    Fig 1: Applying Masking Tape To Clockspring
    G04586554Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Position the tilt steering column all the way up to allow for lower and upper steering column shroud removal.
  6. Remove the tilt column lever.
  7. Remove the 3 lower steering column shroud screws.
  8. Release the retainers to the upper steering column shroud and remove the lower shroud.
  9. Remove the upper steering column shroud.
  10. Disconnect the clockspring electrical connector.
  11. Release the 3 clockspring retaining clips and slide the clockspring off the steering column.
    Fig 2: Releasing Clockspring Retaining Clips
    G04586555Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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