Clock spring (Discovery 3)

Removal

CAUTION: Before performing any work on the SRS system, read the relevant information carefully.

CAUTION: Always disconnect both battery cables before working on the SRS system. Disconnect the ground cable first. Never connect the battery with the polarity reversed.

CAUTION: Set the wheels in the straight ahead position. Failure to do so may result in damage to components.

ATTENTION: The correct installation of the sliding contact group is achieved if the yellow marker is visible in the window on the surface of the clock spring. If the marker is not visible, carefully turn the sliding contact group. If the resistance to rotation begins to increase before the marker appears, change the direction of rotation to avoid damage to the part.

NOTE: Test sample.

NOTE: If replacement of SRS components is required, the bar code of the new part must be recorded.

1. For easy access, fully extend the steering column.

2. Secure the SRS system.

For more information, refer to the Standard Techniques used at the service station.
3. Remove the steering wheel.

For more information, please refer to Steering Wheel (57.61.01)

4. Remove the upper steering column cover.

• Release the 6 clamps.

5. Remove the lower steering column cover.

• Remove 3 Torx head screws.
• Release the steering column adjustment lever fastening.

6.

CAUTION: Do not disassemble the movable contact group.; it does not contain any serviceable parts and can be replaced as a whole.

Remove the movable contact group.

• Disconnect the two electrical connectors.
• Remove 4 screws.

Installation

1.

ATTENTION: The correct installation of the sliding contact group is achieved if the yellow marker is visible in the window on the surface of the clock spring. If the marker is not visible, carefully turn the sliding contact group. If the resistance to rotation begins to increase before the marker appears, change the direction of rotation to avoid damage to the part.

Install the elements back in place in reverse order.