OEM Buick Lucerne Air Bag Clockspring

Buick Lucerne Air Bag Clockspring Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Clockspring
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  Q: How to remove and replace the Air Bag Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable on Buick Lucerne?

  A: A vehicle's air bag clock spring assembly / spiral cable replacement procedure requires disablement of the sir system first. You must first make sure the wheels point forward at a straight angle and the Steering Column is locked in position before removing the Steering Column or intermediate shaft from the steering gear as any harm to the sir coil assembly will occur. You can check for the installation of the Steering Column anti rotation pin (J 42640) or verify the Ignition Switch position using it again. Begin by removing the Steering Wheel from the Steering Shaft followed by pulling the tilt lever straight out for tilt column vehicles. Then detach the lower trim cover using 2 torx(R) head screws and the upper trim cover using another 2 torx(R) head screws. Remove the retaining ring and detach wire harness straps from the Steering Wheel column wire harness before you can extract the sir coil from the Steering Shaft assembly. Throw away the original coil if you are replacing it. The new sir coil assembly must be properly centered before installation and keep the centering tab in place until the process is finished. Insert the sir coil assembly at its proper position relative to the horn tower on the turn signal cancel cam assembly then push the Steering Shaft assembly to accept the coil and push the retaining ring firmly into position. Install the upper trim cover using 2 torx(R) head screws and torque to 1.5 n.m (13 lb in). Following this install the lower trim cover with 2 torx(R) head screws torqued to 1.5 n.m (13 lb in). Start by letting the tabs of the lower trim cover interact with the upper trim cover before inserting the tilt lever handle into the Steering Column. Then install the Steering Wheel onto the Steering Shaft before enabling the sir system but making sure to tighten all torx(R) head screws to 1.5 n.m (13 lb in).