Escape 2WD L4-2.5L (2009)
Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair
Clockspring
Removal
NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition is ON.
NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
1. Depower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering See: Air Bag(s)
Arming and Disarming/Service and Repair/Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures.
2. Remove the driver air bag module. For additional information, refer to Driver Air Bag Module See: Air Bag/Service and Repair/Driver Air Bag
Module.
3. Tilt the steering wheel in the downward position and lock the tilt handle.
4. NOTICE: To prevent damage to the clockspring make sure the road wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
Remove the steering wheel.
5. NOTE: The upper steering column shroud is a 2-piece design and must be removed as an assembly.
Release the tabs and remove the 2-piece upper steering column shroud as an assembly.
6. Remove the 3 lower steering column shroud screws. Then release the tilt column locking lever and remove the lower steering column shroud.
7. Disconnect the clockspring electrical connector.
8. Remove the 2 screws and clockspring.
Installation
1. NOTICE: If installing a new clockspring, do not remove the clockspring anti-rotation key until the steering wheel is installed. If the