Skylark V6-3100 3.1L VIN M SFI (1996)
Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair
WARNING: The diagnostic energy reserve module or sensing and diagnostic module (DERM/SDM) can maintain enough voltage to cause
air bag deployment for up to two minutes after the ignition switch is turned off and the battery is disconnected. Servicing the SIR system
during this period may result in accidental deployment and personal injury.
1. Disarm system as described in Air Bag System Disarming & Arming.
2. Position front wheels in the straight ahead position.
3. Remove driver's air bag as described in Air Bag Module.
4. Disconnect electrical connectors.
5. Place alignment marks on steering wheel hub and steering column shaft for installation reference.
6. Remove steering wheel retaining nut.
7. Using suitable steering wheel puller, remove steering wheel.
8. Place ignition switch in the Lock position, to retain coil assembly in the centered position.
9. Remove coil assembly retaining ring.
10. Remove lock plate, turn signal canceling cam and upper bearing spring, inner race seat and inner race.
11. Place turn signal lever in righthand turn position, then remove multi-function lever and hazard flasher warning knob.
12. Remove turn signal switch lever attaching screw, then the lever.
13. Remove turn signal switch attaching screws and allow switch to hang from wire.
14. Disconnect SIR coil connector from turn signal switch electrical connector.
15. Using mechanics wire, gently pull SIR coil wire through steering column.
16. Remove SIR coil assembly from steering column.
17. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Ensure wheels are in the straight ahead position.
b. Ensure coil assembly is in the centered position.
c. After completing installation, rearm system as described in Air Bag System Disarming & Arming.
d. Turn ignition switch to On position and verify that the AIR BAG or SIR warning lamp flashes seven to nine times and then turns off. If lamp
does not respond as specified, refer to System Diagnosis.
