Aspen 4WD V8-5.7L Hybrid (2009)
7. From below the steering column, remove the two outboard screws that secure the upper column shroud (1) to the lower shroud (3).
8. Using hand pressure, push gently inward on both sides of the upper shroud above the parting line of the lower shroud to release the snap features
that secure the two shroud halves to each other.
9. Remove the upper shroud from the lower shroud and the steering column.
10. Remove the one center screw that secures the lower shroud to the steering column (4).
11. Remove the lower shroud from the steering column.
12. Disconnect the two instrument panel wire harness connectors from the two connector receptacles located below the steering column on the back of
the clockspring housing.
13. Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness connector from the applied connector for the Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) located below the
steering column on the back of the clockspring housing.
14. Remove the two screws (2) that secure the clockspring (4) to the multi-function switch mounting housing on the steering column (3).
15. Remove the clockspring from the multi-function switch mounting housing. The clockspring cannot be repaired. It must be replaced if ineffective or
damaged, or if the driver airbag has been deployed.
16. If the removed clockspring is to be reused, be certain to secure the clockspring rotor to the clockspring case to maintain clockspring centering until
it is reinstalled on the steering column. If clockspring centering is not maintained, the clockspring must be centered again before it is reinstalled.
See: Procedures.
Clockspring - Installation
INSTALLATION
WARNING: To avoid serious or fatal injury on vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) before
attempting any steering wheel, steering column, airbag, seat belt tensioner, impact sensor or instrument panel component
diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (ground) cable. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to
discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. On vehicles equipped with the optional Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
system, a technician trained in proper HEV service safety procedures must also remove the high voltage service disconnect from
the high voltage battery pack. This is the only sure way to disable the SRS. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in
accidental airbag deployment. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
