Description & Operation: CLOCKSPRING
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford ZX2 and 2002 Ford Escort. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The clockspring is located on the steering column, below steering wheel. See Figure . Clockspring is a contact and wire assembly used to transfer electrical signals from steering column wiring harness to driver-side air bag module.