Question 1

How to replace the Air Bag Clockspring in the steering wheel module on Cadillac Eldorado?

Accepted Answer

In order to replace the inflatable restraint Steering Wheel module coil, it's not before turning off the ignition and deactivating the sir system. Pull off the Steering Wheel inflator module then remove Steering Wheel retaining nut and Steering Wheel from column shaft then set column at the clock position and 12 o'clock place pulling out the ignition switch and turning the Steering Shaft until a click is heard. The Turn Signal Switch assembly has to be set to the "up." remove the sir connector from the fused jumper assembly-connector and inspect the steering column for accident damage. Displace the retaining ring, wire protector and air bag clock spring assembly. For installment, keep the wheels straight ahead and align the block tooth and centering mark of the race and upper shaft assembly at the 12 o'clock position. The new air bag clock spring assembly will be pre centered; the following instructions to use the existing one are to use the no ice of the air bag clock spring assembly (Grand Motor Company). You should adjust the steering column to the 12 o'clock position, and mount the hanging air bag clock spring assembly to the race and upper shaft assembly. Once it is installed, pull a tab to remove the pre centered feature. Install the wire protector with the support bracket and followed by retaining ring. Connect the air bag clock spring assembly connector with the fused jumper assembly connector. Mount the Steering Wheel and the Steering Wheel nut onto the steering column shaft and tighten it to 41 n.m (30 lb ft). Lastly, install the Steering Wheel inflator module and set the sir system in position.

Question 2

How to Remove and Replace the Air Bag Clockspring Assembly on Cadillac SRX?

Accepted Answer

The first step to remove and replace the air bag clock spring assembly / spiral cable would be to disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Then take out knee bolster, and steering column trim covers. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil electrical connectors and the electrical harness from the steering column wiring harness. Recover the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil retaining ring from the upper Steering Shaft and later remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel money people coil. If necessary, remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil washer. For installation align the block tooth with the upper Steering Shaft to the 12 o'clock position, then install the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil washer if removed. Make sure the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil is centered as it can uncentered if the steering column was separated from the steering gear or if the spring service lock is pushed down. Adjust and install the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil to the turn signal switch cancel cam on the steering column, then remove and discard inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil centering tab, if equipped. Install the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil retaining ring to the upper Steering Shaft while carefully pulling the lower coil assembly wire to take off any kink, since kinks or bends can interfere with the shaft lock mechanism. Reroute the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil electrical harness to the steering column wiring harness and reconnect electrical connectors. Lastly, the steering column trim covers, knee bolster and make the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system work.

Question 3

How to replace the Air Bag Clockspring on Cadillac XLR?

Accepted Answer

To replace the inflatable restraint steering module coil, first there needs to be a disabling of the sir system. Establish that the wheels are straight ahead and that the steering column anti rotation pin (J 42640) is fitted or ignition switch in lock position to prevent the air bag clock spring assembly from the uncentering. Pull the Steering Wheel off of the Steering Shaft tilt lever straight out if equipped with a tilt column and then remove the lower trim covered by removing the 2 torx® head screws. Next will be the removal of the upper trim cover by unscrewing #2 torx(R) head screws, removing the wire harness straps, and pulling off the retaining ring to remove the air bag clock spring from the Steering Shaft. In the case of replacing, dispose of the old air bag clock spring. For installation, confirm once more that the wheels are straight ahead and if the steering column anti rotation pin(J-42640) is set in place or the ignition switch is in lock position. Position the new air bag clock spring assembly at the centre, align it with the horn tower on the turn signal cancel cam assembly and slide it into the Steering Shaft assembly. Secure the retaining ring into the groove, remove the centering tab from the new air bag clock spring and install the upper trim cover with 2 torx(R) head screws and tighten it to 1.5 n.m (13 lb in). Lastly, install the lower trim cover using 2 torx(R) head screws, making sure the tabs click into place, and tighten to the same torque spec. For the vehicles with tilt column, align and slide the tilt lever handle, install the Steering Wheel on to the Steering Shaft, finally switch on the sir system.

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