Removing-refitting clock spring (page 2 of 2)

1. Mark the respective positions of the steering wheel hub and steering column, and remove the steering wheel.

During the operation, take care NOT TO STRIKE THE STEERING WHEEL.

The device is fitted with a safety catch to prevent the upper and lower plates turning in relation to one another when the steering wheel is not fitted in the car. To achieve this, springs (1) close as shown in the figure.

2. Unscrew the bolts fastening the upper and lower steering column guards. 3. Disconnect the connection connecting the clock spring to the Air Bag lead (yellow). Undo the three clock spring bolts and then remove.

Once the steering wheel has been removed, the clock spring is blocked so that the lower and upper plates cannot turn..

If the upper plate of the clock spring should turn in relation to the lower for any reason, so that the position upon removal is lost, the CLOCK SPRING MUST BE REPLACED. Once the clock spring has been removed, carefully secure the device to prevent the two plates from turning accidentally.

Reverse order of removal operations to refit. When refitting the steering wheel, tighten the nut securing it to the steering column to a torque of 5 daNm.