Clock Spring 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 one minute has passed after disconnecting power to SDM. If the airbags are disconnected, service can be executed immediately without waiting for one-minute time period to expire. Failure to temporarily disable the SIR during service can result in unexpected deployment, personal injury and unnecessary SIR repairs.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the driver airbag module. Refer to "DRIVER AIRBAG MODULE REMOVAL ".
Remove the steering wheel. Refer to "STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL ".
Remove the screws from the upper and lower steering column covers. And remove the covers.

Fig 1: Removing Upper And Lower Steering Column Covers Screws
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Remove the driver side knee bolster and instrument panel lower cover.
Disconnect the driver airbag, horn and connectors from the lower steering column.
Remove the screws and discard them.
Remove the clock spring from the steering shaft.

Fig 2: Removing Clock Spring From Steering Shaft
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