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Contact Assembly (CLOCKSPRING) R & I: Removal
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect positive battery cable. Disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM
. Ensure steering wheel is in straight-ahead position. Mark steering shaft at 12-o'clock position for installation reference. Remove steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL & HORN PAD
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- Remove lower moldings from instrument panel by unsnapping from retainer. Remove lower trim panel from instrument panel. Remove lower shroud. See Figure
. Disconnect clockspring electrical connector from column harness.
- If contact assembly is to be re-used, tape contact assembly to prevent rotation of contact and internal damage to clockspring. Remove contact assembly.