Removal procedure
Attention! Sensor and diagnostic module (SDM) can maintain sufficient voltage to deploy the airbags and pretensioners for 1 minute after the ignition is turned off and the fuse has been removed. If the airbags and pretensioners are not disconnected, do not start service until one minute has passed after disconnecting power from the SDM. If the airbags are disconnected, service can be started immediately, without a one-minute waiting period. Failure to temporarily disable the airbag system (SIR) may result in unexpected airbag deployment, injury, and unnecessary airbag system repairs.
1. Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal.
2. Remove the driver's airbag module. See «Driver Airbag Module» in this section.
3. Remove the steering wheel. See Section 6E, Steering wheel and steering column.
4. Remove the top and bottom steering column covers. See Section 6E, Steering wheel and steering column.
5. Remove the driver's knee buffer. See Section 9E, Gauges/Driver Information.
6. Disconnect the connectors near the steering column.
7. Loosen the screws.
8. Remove the clock spring from the steering shaft.
Installation procedure
Attention! An incorrectly adjusted clock spring can prevent the steering wheel from turning fully when turning. Restricting the steering wheel can cause the vehicle to crash. Improper adjustment of the clock spring can also cause the airbag system to malfunction (SIR), which as a result will not work in case of an accident. Both situations can lead to injury.
Note: Turning the clock spring more than three turns clockwise or counterclockwise may damage the clock spring.
1. Set the front wheels straight ahead.
2. Fix the clock spring with screws.
Tighten
Tighten the clock spring screws to 1.25 Nm (11 lb-in).
3. Turn the petal of the clock spring clockwise until it stops (don't force).
4. Then turn the clock spring petal counterclockwise about 2.5 turns to neutral, with the front wheels straight ahead.
5. Align the pointers on the clock spring components properly.
6. Connect the connectors next to the steering column.
7. Install the driver's knee buffer. See Section 9E, Gauges/Driver Information.
8. Install the steering column top and bottom cover panels. See Section 6E, Steering wheel and steering column.
9. Install the steering wheel. See Section 6E, Steering wheel and steering column.
10. Install the driver airbag module. See «Driver Airbag Module» in this section.
11. Connect the wire to the negative terminal of the battery.