Before servicing the Clock Spring assembly, turn off the negative
Battery Cable, wait for two minutes to let the system reserve capacitor discharge and then start working with the air bag parts. Disconnect the
Steering Wheel and be sure to pass all the wires safely behind the steering wheel armature so nothing is hurt. Whenever you need to change a deployed Driver air bag, put in a new Clock Spring as well. Then, take out the multi-function switch and slightly lift the top housing latches to move the Clock Spring out of the lock housing, always replacing it if it is broken, damaged or used after an impact that activated the air bags. For installing the Clock Spring, first ensure it is centered, put the top locking tab into the lock housing's slot and carefully press it home. Add back the multi-function switch, put the wires above the steering wheel armature and attach the steering wheel in the end. Sampling done before the system has been tested could result in severe injury or even death for people inside the car.