Prior to air bag clock spring assembly / spiral cable removal and replacement secure the
Steering Wheel with a
Steering Column anti-rotation pin (J 42640) or column lock or safety strap to avoid sir system damage. Follow these procedures when working on the Steering Column and intermediate shaft(s) but avoid moving the front tires or rotating the Steering Wheel because that could un-center the sir coil assembly. Check wheel direction alignment and verify the anti-rotation pin (J 42640) is present or the ignition switch is in the lock position before removing the Steering Wheel, then the Steering Column shroud, followed by electrical connector disconnection. First remove the inflatable restraint Steering Wheel module coil retaining ring before extracting the inflatable restraint Steering Wheel module coil. The procedure calls for discarding any previous coil when replacing it. First install the sir coil assembly into the proper central position before removing the centering tab after complete installation. The installation procedure for an existing coil requires proper coil alignment. Lay the inflatable restraint Steering Wheel module coil over the horn tower on the turn signal switch cancel cam before sliding it onto the
Steering Shaft and getting the new retaining ring perfectly seated in the Steering Shaft groove. Replace the centering tab from your new steering coil after you reconnect electrical connections and install both the Steering Column shroud followed by the Steering Wheel. As the last step, remove the anti-rotation pin (J 42640).