OEM 2000 Buick LeSabre Air Bag Clockspring

2000 Buick LeSabre Air Bag Clockspring Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Remove and Install the Air Bag Clockspring Assembly on 2000 Buick LeSabre?

  A: The air bag clock spring assembly / spiral cable removal process requires disabling the sir system followed by removing the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. First detach the steering wheel nut while recording the Steering Shaft's alignment mark alongside the wheel mark that will guide future reinstallation. Separate the steering wheel from its shaft by first gripping and pulling the tilt lever straight out to free the tilt lever assembly. The two pan head tapping screws securing the lower shroud need removal before you can detach this component. Start by unscrewing a torx(R) head screw on the upper shroud and then disconnect the upper shroud. First detach the wire harness straps from the steering wheel column wire harness and next separate the retaining ring and inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil from the Steering Shaft. When installing the components make sure wheel controls face forward and that the block tooth and centering mark aligns on the race and upper shaft assembly at its 12 o'clock position. To achieve centering of the coil assembly use instructions described on its accompanying notice. New sir coil assemblies will arrive with built-in centering but you should verify its position anyway. Position the sir coil assembly over the horn tower of the turn signal cancel cam assembly before installing the wave washer onto the upper shaft assembly while sliding coil assembly onto the race and upper shaft assembly. After removing the centering tab discard it while installing the retaining ring. Mount the upper shroud in place using one torx(R) head screw then fasten it to 1.5 n.m (13 lb in). Two pan head tapping screws secure the lower shroud to the assembly. Tighten these screws to 3.5 n.m (31 lb in). Position the tilt lever into the steering column then move the tilt lever handle until it locks into place. Begin wiring setup through the steering wheel after steering wheel placement along the Steering Shaft marker before you tighten the steering wheel nut to 41 n.m (30 lb ft). After wiring the sir module connect all cables before installing the inflatable restraint steering wheel module and enabling the sir system.