GM 26087297
Clockspring

In order to replace the air bag clock spring, first disable sir system. Then, take out the air bag clock spring, the Steering Wheel, the upper and lower shrouds. Unplug the wire harness straps from the Steering Wheel column wire harness and peel off the retaining ring. Next, remove the air bag clock spring from the Steering Shaft. For installation, position the new air bag clock spring on the Steering Shaft and fasten it using retaining ring. Center the coil and take the lower coil wire harness down the steering column jacket then route the wire harness back on the steering column wire harness and reinstall the wire harness onto the steering column wire harness. Then reattach the upper and lower shrouds, the Steering Wheel and the air bag clock spring. Finally, enable the sir system.

Firstly, it is required to disable the sir system in order to replace the air bag clock spring. Remove the air bag clock spring, followed by the Steering Wheel and the upper and lower shrouds. Unfasten the wire harness straps from the Steering Wheel column wire harness and the retaining ring. Then remove the air bag clock spring from the Steering Shaft. To install, fit the new air bag clock spring onto the steering column and fix with the retaining ring. Position the air bag clock spring at the centerline for correct Steering Wheel and column-tilt alignment. Route the lower coil wire harness along the steering column jacket and reattach the wire harness straps into the steering column wire harness. Replace the upper and lower shrouds, the Steering Wheel, and the air bag clock spring. Finally, enable the sir system.

Disabling the sir system must happen before servicing either the air bag clock spring assembly / spiral cable. The Steering Wheel module coil has its yellow 2-way wiring connector at the column base. Remove the cpa from this connector then unplug it. Start by eliminating the upper and lower shrouds then move on to the inflatable restraint Steering Wheel module and Steering Wheel. To remove the inflatable restraint Steering Wheel module coil from the Steering Shaft the wire harness straps must be taken off from the Steering Wheel column wire harness and the retaining ring needs removal. Installation starts when you position the inflatable restraint Steering Wheel module coil onto the Steering Shaft and use the retaining ring for attachment. Center the coil while directing the lower coil wire harness inside the Steering Column jacket. Move back the wire harness straps onto the Steering Wheel column wire harness and these are followed by installation of the Steering Wheel and inflatable restraint Steering Wheel module. Active deployment requires reconnecting the upper and lower shrouds while installing the cpa to the yellow 2-way wiring harness connector at the Steering Column base before turning on the sir system.

After removing the centering tab, install the upper shroud and secure it with 2 TORX(r) head screws, tightening them to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).

Install the lower shroud and secure it with two pan head tapping screws, tightening them to 3.5 N.m (31 lb in).

Pull the tilt lever straight out.

Remove two Torx(R) head screws from the lower shroud and then take off the lower shroud.