Forenza L4-2.0L (2004)
Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair
Clock Spring Removal and Installation
Removal
WARNING: The Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) can maintain sufficient voltage to deploy the airbags and pretensioners for 1 minute
after the ignition is OFF and the fuse has been removed. If the airbags and pretensioners are not disconnected, do not begin service until 1
minute has passed after disconnecting power to SDM. If the airbags are disconnected, service can be done immediately without waiting for
1-minute time period to expire. Failure to temporarily disable the SIR during service can result in unexpected deployment, personal injury and
unnecessary SIR repairs.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the driver airbag module.
3. Remove the steering wheel.
4. Remove the screws from the upper and lower steering column covers. And remove the covers.
5. Remove the driver side knee bolster and instrument panel lower cover.
6. Disconnect the driver airbag, horn and connectors from the lower steering column.
7. Remove the screws and discard them.
8. Remove the clock spring from the steering shaft.
