Neon R/T L4-2.0L VIN F HO (2001)
Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Place the front road wheels in the straight ahead position then:
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Rotate the steering wheel half turn (180 degrees) to the right (clockwise).
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Lock column with ignition lock cylinder.
Fig.1 Battery Negative Cable Remove/Install
2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
3. Wait one minute for the reserve capacitor to discharge before removing non-deployed module.
4. Remove steering wheel. Refer to Steering, Column, Steering Wheel, Removal.
5. Remove upper and lower steering column shrouds to gain access to clockspring wiring. Refer to Steering, Column, Upper Shroud Removal.
6. Remove multi-function switch. Refer to Electrical, Lamps/Lighting - Exterior, Multi-Function Switch, Removal.
7. Disconnect the 7-way connector between the clockspring and the instrument panel wiring harness at the base of the clockspring.
Fig.10 Clockspring Latch Hooks
8. Remove clockspring by lifting the top latch tab up slightly to guide it over the lock housing. The clockspring cannot be repaired, and must be
replaced if faulty.
