OEM 2009 Cadillac XLR Air Bag Clockspring

2009 Cadillac XLR Air Bag Clockspring Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to Remove and Replace the Air Bag Clockspring Assembly on 2009 Cadillac XLR?

  A: Before you start the air bag clock spring assembly / spiral cable replacement you need to disable the sir system activation. Straighten the wheels and lock the Steering Column into position before you start to prevent possible damage to the sir coil assembly. First loosen the Steering Wheel from the Steering Shaft before pulling out the tilt lever on vehicles equipped with a tilt column. Secondly remove 2 torx(R) head screws from the lower trim cover before removing the lower trim cover itself. Start by removing the upper trim cover through its two torx(R) head screws before taking out the upper trim cover. First disconnect the wire harness straps attached to the Steering Wheel column wire harness before removing the retaining ring and sir coil from the Steering Shaft. Remove and discard the original sir coil in replacement situations. Installation of the new sir coil assembly should happen while keeping the assembly positioned in the middle and with the vehicle steer wheel facing directly ahead. Start by aligning the sir coil assembly with the horn tower on the turn signal cancel cam assembly then slide the sir coil onto the Steering Shaft assembly until you firmly seat the retaining ring into the groove. Cut off the centering tab which is found on the new sir coil. Attach the upper trim piece with two torx(R) head screws and tighten them to 1.5 nm (13 lb in). Afterward, fix the lower trim cover in place with two torx(R) head screws while making sure the tabs correctly mesh. The tilt lever handle for vehicles with a tilt column should align and slide into the Steering Column until it locks in place. Move forward by setting the Steering Wheel onto its correct position on the Steering Shaft and active the sir system.