For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the driver air bag module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
- Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
- Remove the screws from the upper and lower steering column covers, and remove the covers.
- Remove the driver side knee bolster or instrument panel lower cover.
- Disconnect the driver air bag, horn, and connectors from the lower steering column.
- Remove the screws and discard them.
- Remove the clock spring from the steering shaft.
Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.
Caution: The sensing and the diagnosis module (SDM) can maintain sufficient voltage to deploy the airbags and pretensioners for up to 1 minute after the ignition has been turned OFF and the fuse has been removed. If the airbags and pretensioners are not disconnected, do not begin service until one minute has been passed after disconnecting power to the SDM. Failure to do so may cause personal injury.
Installation Procedure
- Install the clock spring to the steering shaft. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Centering in Steering Wheel and Column.
- Install the new screws.
- Connect the driver air bag, horn, and connectors to the lower steering column.
- Install the driver side knee bolster or instrument panel lower cover.
- Install the upper and lower steering column covers, and install the screws.
- Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
- Install the driver air bag module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
- Connect the negative battery cable.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten the clock spring screws to 3 N·m
(27 lb in).
