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Contact Assembly (CLOCKSPRING): Installation

  1. Ensure front wheels are in straight-ahead position. Install clockspring. If installing original clockspring, remove tape. If installing NEW clockspring, remove locking insert, and align tabs. See Fig 1 .
  2. Install upper and lower steering column shrouds. Connect positive battery cable. Connect negative battery cable. Check AIR BAG light for system faults.
Fig 1: Clockspring Tab Positioning
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