380SL (107.045) V8-3.8L (116.960) (1982)
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Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation:
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Disarm SRS system if equipped and remove steering wheel and air bag.
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Disconnect line (58) and remove from rubber sleeve in impact absorber (73).
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Screw out torx head screws (75) and remove contact bridges (57).
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Remove triangular springs (74).
NOTE: The insulating plates (arrows) should remain in the impact absorber (73).
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Unscrew phillips screw (71).
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Remove oval head screws (66) from steering wheel (9).
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Remove impact absorber (73).
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Disconnect plug connector (55).
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Remove slip ring (70) from steering wheel (9).
Installation is reverse of removal.
