Clock Spring Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Handling the driver-side air bag module improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the driver-side air bag module. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS .) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS .)

Switch the ignition off.
Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more . (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Driver-side air bag module (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL .) (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE INSTALLATION .)
2. Steering wheel (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Column cover (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the clock spring connector A.

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Angle Sensor Connector, Clock Spring And Connectors A And B
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Disconnect the clock spring connector B. (See CLOCK SPRING CONNECTOR B DISCONNECT NOTE .)
Disconnect the steering angle sensor connector. (with steering angle sensor)
Remove the tabs as shown in the figure and remove the clock spring.

Fig 2: Identifying Clock Spring Tabs
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install in the reverse order of removal. (See CLOCK SPRING INSTALLATION NOTE .)
Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
Verify that the air bag/seat belt pre-tensioner system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and turns off.
- If the air bag/seat belt pre-tensioner system warning light does not operate in the manner described above, there are malfunctions in the system. Inspect the system using the on-board diagnostic. (See FLOWCHART [SAS CONTROL MODULE (TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM)] .)