For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.

Warning: The sensing and the diagnosis module (SDM) can maintain sufficient voltage to deploy the airbags and pretensioners for up to 1 minute after the ignition has been turned OFF and the fuse has been removed. If the airbags and pretensioners are not disconnected, do not begin service until one minute has been passed after disconnecting power to the SDM. Failure to do so may cause personal injury.

1. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraints (SIR). Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
2. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement.
3. Remove the screws from the upper and lower steering column covers, and remove the covers.
4. Remove the driver side knee bolster.
5. Disconnect the driver air bag, and horn connectors from the lower steering column.
6. Remove the screws.
7. Remove the clock spring from the steering shaft.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the clock spring to the steering shaft.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

2. Install the screws and tighten to 1.25 N·m (11 lb in).
3. Ensure the clock spring (2) is centered. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Centering.
4. Connect the driver air bag and horn connectors at the lower steering column.
5. Install the driver side knee bolster.
6. Install the upper and lower steering column covers, and install the screws.
7. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement.
8. Enable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.