When the Clock Spring is defective, damaged or the driver side air bag has been used, it has to be replaced, as it cannot be repaired. You must disconnect the regulator and wait two minutes before beginning the air bag service, to prevent the air bag from going off accidentally. First, set the front wheels directly ahead, then remove the air bag module located on the driver's side of the steering wheel. Unplug the upper Clock Spring wire harness for the vehicle speed control switches from the vehicle, if the harness is fitted. Remove the nut on the steering wheel armature, then apply the steering wheel puller (Special Tool C-3428-B) to pull off the steering wheel from the upper shaft spline. Slide the steering column opening cover off the instrument panel and, where needed, move the tilt steering column up as far as possible. Unscrew the three hold-down screws connecting the lower steering column shroud to the upper shroud. If the steering column is of the standard non-tilt type, loosen both nuts at the top, but if your car has a tilt column, put it down in the lowest tilted position. Split the column apart and take off both upper and lower shrouds. Separate the two instrument panel wire harness connectors from the bottom of the Clock Spring connector receptacles. Accessing the upper Clock Spring latch which is behind the multi-function switch water shield bracket, allows you to pry open both plastic latches and remove the Clock Spring assembly. If your Clock Spring latches are damaged, go ahead and remove the broken pieces from the housing. Replace the Clock Spring if it is either broken, damaged or was deployed during an air bag activation. Should you choose to use the Clock Spring, keep the rotor locked to the case by passing a rigid wire with one end in the index hole at the 11 o'clock position until it is time to reassemble. Ensure the front wheels are straight ahead during installation and only take the wire from the index hole if you will reuse the Clock Spring. Before sliding it down, make sure the turn signal control stalk is in neutral. Then slide the centrally-located Clock Spring over the upper shaft of the steering column until the latches engage. When putting in a new Clock Spring, take out the pin that locks the rotor to its housing. Make sure to attach both instrument panel wire harness connectors, so the latches are completely locked into place. Put the steering column shrouds in place and attach the lower shroud with three screws tightened to 2 Nm (18 in. lbs.). Place the cover over the opening in the steering column, then fit the steering wheel onto the upper shaft so its flats fit onto the Clock Spring rotor's markings. Through the lower hole in the steering wheel armature, push the Clock Spring wires harnesses upward and tighten the nut to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.) without compressing the wires. If the tools are provided, add back the wire connector for the vehicle speed control switches located above the gear shifter and set the air bag module securely above the steering wheel.