Clock Spring Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Suzuki Verona. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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 executed 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.
- 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.
- 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.