Clock Spring Removal/Installation (Two-Step Deployment Control System - Us/CANADA Spec.): Notes
WARNING:
- Handling the driver-side air bag module improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the driver-side air bag module. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS (TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM - US/CANADA SPEC.) .) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS (TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM - US/CANADA SPEC.) .)
- Switch the ignition off.
- Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
- Remove the following parts:
- Driver-side air bag module (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL (TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM - US/CANADA SPEC.) .) (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE INSTALLATION (TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM - US/CANADA SPEC.) .)
- Steering wheel (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Column cover (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Disconnect the clock spring connector A. (See Clock Spring Connector A Disconnect Note .)
- Disconnect the clock spring connector B.
- Disconnect the clock spring connector C. (with steering warmer system)
- Disconnect the steering angle sensor connector, (with steering angle sensor)
- Remove the tabs as shown in the figure below and remove the clock spring.
- Install in the reverse order of removal. (See Clock Spring Installation Note .)
- Swit.ch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
- Verify that the air bag/seat belt pre-tensioner system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and turns off.
- If the air bag/seat belt pre-tensioner system warning light does not operate normally, refer to the onboard diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system. (See FLOWCHART [SAS CONTROL MODULE (TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM - US/CANADA SPEC.)] .)