OEM Chrysler Cirrus Clock Spring

Chrysler Cirrus Clock Spring Parts and Q&A

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  Q: How to Safely Remove a Deployed Driver Airbag Module Using a Clock Spring on Chrysler Cirrus?

  A:

  Be sure to put on rubber gloves, eye protection and long sleeves before removing a deployed module, because there might be irritants present. Detach and separate the battery negative remote signal cable at the beginning. Take out the two bolts that hold the lower cover on and then those for the upper cover. The next step is to get the torque control switch out from underneath the Steering Wheel. Unscrew the switch and pull both switch pods out. Once you've done that, separate the switch from the vehicle by removing the wiring. On the steering wheel, remove the bolts that are attaching the Driver Air Bag Module and grab the module, lifting it and using the finger grips on your arm to gently lift the secondary latch, allowing you to disconnect the wire from the back of the air bag module. Take away the horn wire from the steering wheel and remove the speed control wires from the wire guides. Removing the steering wheel is necessary and be sure all wiring is protected by running it through the steering wheel armature while attaching the new Clock Spring after replacing the Driver air bag module. Remove the nut connecting the steering wheel to the column, disconnect each cable connector on the Driver air bag Module and loosen the two fasteners to remove the steering column shrouds. Loosen and remove the multi-function switch with two screws and then lift up the latches of the top lock housing a bit to guide the Clock Spring over it, since you cannot service it. Set the tires straight and centralize the Clock Spring by making sure its yellow indicator is in the centering window while installing the steering wheel. Match the top locking tab to the slot on the bottom of the lock and slowly click it into position. Fit the multi-function switch, tighten it to 1.5 to 2.5 Nm (14 to 22 in. lbs.), then fit the steering column shrouds and tighten them to 1.7 to 2.3 Nm (15 to 20 in. lbs.). Send the wires through the slit in the steering wheel armature, fit the steering wheel and use a torque wrench set to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.) to tighten it. Route all speed control wiring beneath the horn, feed it through the pockets of the speed control switches, attach them to the speed wiring and bolt them down to their intended spots at a torque between 6 and 24 in lbs. Combine the horn lead wire into the mounting bracket of the air bag module, link the yellow wire to the Driver air bag Module and ensure you don't close the secondary latch until everything is safe. After that, fit the air bag module bolts and tighten them using a torque wrench to 80 to 90 in. lbs. (9 to 10 Nm). Perform the air bag tests and then attach the battery negative remote cable once more.