F 350 2WD Super Duty V8-7.3L DSL Turbo VIN F (1999)
Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair
Air Bag Sliding Contact
Removal
WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module.
WARNING: Carry a live air bag module with the air bag and trim cover pointed away from your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event
of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: Do not set a live air bag module down with the trim cover face down.
WARNING: After deployment, the air bag surface can contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that is
irritating to the skin. Wash your hands with soap and water afterwards.
WARNING: Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.
WARNING: Air bag modules with discolored or damaged trim covers must be replaced, not repainted.
WARNING: Vehicle sensor orientation is critical for proper system operation. If a vehicle equipped with an air bag supplemental restraint system
(SRS) is involved in a collision, inspect the sensor mounting bracket and wiring pigtail for deformation. If damaged, the sensor should be replaced
whether or not the air bag is deployed.
WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing
any air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) components. To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and
wait one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).
NOTE: A repair is made by replacement only. If a part is replaced and the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and
perform the diagnostic procedure again.
1. Remove the driver air bag module. Refer to ModuleDriver Air Bag in this section.
2. NOTE: Make sure the wheels (1007) are in the straight-ahead position.
Remove the steering wheel (3600).
3. Apply two strips of masking tape across the air bag sliding contact (14A664) to prevent accidental rotation.
