Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair

Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement

Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.

1. Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3.
2. Remove SIR system.
3. Remove the steering wheel nut.
4. Note the mark on the steering shaft and the steering wheel to ensure proper alignment during installation.




5. Remove the steering wheel from the steering shaft.
6. If tilt column, pull the tilt lever straight out from steering column.




7. Remove the tilt lever assembly.




8. Remove 2 TORX(R) head screws (1) from the lower shroud (2).
9. Remove the lower shroud (2).




10. Remove 2 TORX(R) head screws (2) from the upper shroud (1).
11. Remove the upper shroud (1).
12. Remove the wire harness straps from the steering wheel column wire harness.




13. Remove the retaining ring (3).
14. Remove the SIR (4) from the steering shaft.
15. Discard the SIR coil if replacing.

Installation Procedure




1. To install the SIR, perform the following procedure:
- Aim the wheels straight ahead.
- Align the block tooth and the centering mark on the race and upper shaft assembly at the 12 o'clock position.

IMPORTANT: The new SIR will be pre-centered. Do not remove the centering tab from the new SIR until the installation is complete. If the SIR coil does not come with a centering tab, you will need to center the SIR coil.




2. If coil assembly centering is required follow the instructions on the notice (1) of the coil assembly. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Centering in Steering Wheel and Column.




3. Align the SIR coil assembly (1) with the horn tower on the turn signal cancel cam assembly (2).

IMPORTANT: The new SIR will be pre-centered. Do not remove the centering tab from the new SIR until the installation is complete.




4. Slide the new SIR (4) onto the steering shaft assembly (2).
5. Firmly seat the retaining ring (3) into the groove on the steering shaft assembly (2).
6. Remove and discard the centering tab from the new SIR (4).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.




7. Install the upper shroud (1) and secure by using 2 TORX(R) head screws (2).

Tighten: Tighten the screws to 1.5 Nm (13 lb in).




8. Install the lower shroud (2) and secure by using 2 TORX(R) head screws (1).




9. Verify that the tabs on the lower shroud (1) engage with the tabs on the upper shroud (2). Snap the tabs together.

Tighten: Tighten the screws to 1.5 Nm (13 lb in).

10. If tilt column, align the tilt lever into the steering column.




11. Slide the tilt lever handle into the steering column until the handle locks into position.
12. Feed the wiring through the steering wheel.
13. Align the steering wheel with the mark on the steering shaft then install the steering wheel onto the shaft.
14. Install the nut for the steering wheel.

Tighten: Tighten the nut to 41 Nm (30 lb ft).

15. Install the SIR system.




16. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3.