OEM Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Air Bag Clockspring

Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Air Bag Clockspring Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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  Q: How to replace the Air Bag Clockspring in the steering wheel module on Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?

  A: In order to replace the air bag clock spring first disable the sir system and position the wheels straight ahead and the steering column anti rotation pin (J 42640) is installed or ignition switch in the lock position. Take the Steering Wheel off the Steering Shaft and pull the tilt lever straight out if you have it then pull off the lower trim cover by removing two torx(R) head screws. Then, slip out the upper trim cover by removing 2 torx(R) head screws, and remove wire harness straps off the Steering Wheel column wire harness. Pull out the retaining ring together with the air bag clock spring from the Steering Shaft, discarding it if changing. For installation, check the wheels to be straight ahead and ensure the fitting of steering column anti rotation pin (J 42640) is installed, or ignition switch lock position. Align the new air bag clock spring assembly centered and in position to the horn tower on the turn signal cancel cam assembly and slide the air bag clock spring onto the Steering Shaft assembly. Then firmly seat the retaining ring into the groove of the Steering Shaft assembly, remove and discard the centering tab from the new air bag clock spring. Put on the upper trim cover with the help of two torx(R) head screws, which must be tightened to 1.5 n.m (13 lb in). Do the same with the lower trim cover and ensure its tabs engage and tighten it to 1.5 n.m (13 lb in). For a tilt column vehicle, align and slide the tilt lever handle into the steering column up to its locking point and install the Steering Wheel into the Steering Shaft and activate the sir system.