Sebring Convertible V6-2.7L VIN R (2003)
Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative remote cable.
2. Wait two minutes for the system reserve capacitor to discharge before servicing any airbag components.
3. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering, Column, Steering Wheel, Removal. Carefully feed all wires through the steering wheel armature to
avoid damaging wires. When replacing a deployed Driver Airbag, a new clock spring must be installed.
4. Remove multi-function switch. Refer to Electrical, Lamps/Lighting - Exterior, Multi-Function Switch, Removal.
5. Remove the clock spring by lifting the top lock housing latches up slightly to guide it over the lock housing. The clock spring cannot be serviced
and must be replaced if defective, damaged, or the vehicle has sustained an impact where the front airbags were deployed.
INSTALLATION
If reinstalling a clock spring, make sure the clock spring is centered by performing the clock spring centering procedure. Refer to Electrical, Restraints,
Clock Spring, Standard Procedure - Clock Spring Centering.
1. Align the top locking tab with the slot on the lock housing. Gently push into place.
2. Install the multi-function switch and tighten to 1.5 to 2.5 Nm (14 to 22 in. lbs.) torque. Refer to Electrical, Lamps/Lighting - Exterior,
Multi-Function Switch, Installation.
3. Carefully route the wires through the hole in the steering wheel armature and install the steering wheel.
4. Route the speed control wires through guides located inside the steering wheel back cover. Connect the speed control wires to switches and install
switches.
5. Connect horn lead to the airbag mounting bracket.
6. Connect the two yellow airbag leads (black and grey connectors) to the Driver Airbag and push secondary latch into place. Ensure the wires do not
get pinched during installation.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE. REFER TO ELECTRICAL, RESTRAINTS, DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING - AIRBAG SYSTEM FIRST.