| Removal and Installation Removal WARNING:To avoid accidental deployment, the air bag control module backup power supply must be depleted. Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable(s) before commencing any repair or adjustment to the supplemental restraint system (SRS), or any component(s) adjacent to the SRS sensors. Failure to follow these instruction may result in personal injury. WARNING:To minimize the possibility of premature deployment, do not use radio key code savers when working on the SRS. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. WARNING:Never probe the electrical connectors of air bag modules or any other SRS component. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. | | -
Remove the instrument panel lower panel. - Remove the screws.
- Release the clips.
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Remove the steering wheel.
For additional information, refer to: Steering Wheel (211-04 Steering Column, Removal and Installation).
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Detach the audio control switch from the steering column lower shroud (if equipped). - Using a thin bladed screwdriver, release the locking tang.
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Remove the audio control switch (if equipped). - Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Detach the steering column upper shroud from the lower shroud. - Using a thin bladed screwdriver, release the two clips (one each side).
- Detach the shroud.
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Remove the steering column lower shroud. | | | -
Detach the multifunction switches from the clockspring and position them to one side. | | | -
NOTE:Note the routing of the clockspring wiring harness to aid installation. Detach the spreader plate from the steering column and position it to one side. | | | -
Disconnect the clockspring electrical connector. | | | -
Remove the clockspring. - Release the locking tangs from the steering column.
| Installation WARNING:Never probe the electrical connectors of air bag modules or any other SRS component. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. | | -
Install the clockspring. - Make sure that the retaining tangs lock into position on the steering column.
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Connect the clockspring electrical connector. | | | -
CAUTION:Make sure that the clockspring wiring harness is routed down the spreader plate depression and, following the installation of the spreader plate, that the clockspring electrical connector is fully connected. Attach the spreader plate to the steering column. | | | -
Attach the multifunction switches to the clockspring. | | | -
Install the steering column lower shroud. | | | -
Install the audio control switch (if equipped). - Connect the electrical connector.
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WARNING:Incorrect centralization may result in premature component failure. If in doubt when centralizing the clockspring, repeat the centralizing procedure. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. Centralize the clockspring. - Turn the clockspring in a counterclockwise direction until resistance is felt (approximately two and one half turns from the central position).
- Turn the clockspring in a clockwise direction, until the arrow marked on the rotor of the clockspring aligns with the raised 'V' section at the 12 o'clock position on the outer cover of the clockspring (approximately two and one half turns).
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Attach the steering column upper shroud to the lower shroud. | | | -
CAUTION:If there is any break between centralizing the clockspring and installing the steering wheel, or the vehicle is left unattended by the technician, the centralizing procedure MUST be repeated. Install the steering wheel.
For additional information, refer to: Steering Wheel (211-04 Steering Column, Removal and Installation).
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Install the instrument panel lower panel. - Install the clips.
- Install the screws.
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