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501-20B-1 Supplemental Restraint System 501-20B-1

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION


Clockspring

Item Part Number Description 1. If equipped, tilt the steering wheel in the
1 3F791 Multifunction switch carrier downward position and lock the tilt handle.
2 — Clockspring electrical 2. Remove the driver air bag module. For
connector (part of 14401)
additional information, refer to Driver Air Bag
3 14A644 Clockspring Module in this section.
4 W506943 Clockspring screws
3. NOTICE: To prevent damage to the
Removal clockspring make sure the road wheels are in
the straight-ahead position.
NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates Remove the steering wheel. For additional
when the correctRestraints Control Module (RCM) information, refer to Section 211-04.
fuse is removed and the ignition is ON.
4. Disconnect the clockspring electrical connector.
NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
must be fully operational and free of faults before
5. Remove the 2 screws and clockspring.
releasing the vehicle to the customer.

Copyright  2007, Ford Motor Company


Last updated: 7/9/2007 2008 F-250, 350, 450, 550 Super Duty, 7/2007
501-20B-2 Supplemental Restraint System 501-20B-2
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Installation 4. Starting with the clockspring rotated fully
counterclockwise as indicated in Step 3, rotate
1. NOTICE: If installing a new clockspring, do the clockspring inner rotor, wiring and
not remove the clockspring anti-rotation key connector clockwise through 3 full revolutions
until the steering wheel is installed. If the to center the clockspring with the connector
anti-rotation key has been removed before ending up in the 12 o’clock position. The
installing the steering wheel, the clockspring clockspring is now centered.
must be centered. Failure to follow this Verify that the clockspring is correctly
instruction may result in component damage centralized by observing that the clockspring
and/or system failure. rotor, wiring and connector are in the 12
Install the clockspring and 2 screws. o’clock position.

2. Connect the clockspring electrical connector.

3. WARNING: If the clockspring is not


correctly centralized, it may fail prematurely.
If in doubt, repeat the centralizing
procedure. Failure to follow these
instructions may increase the risk of serious
personal injury or death in a crash.
NOTICE: Do not over-rotate the clockspring
inner rotor. The internal ribbon wire is
connected to the clockspring rotor. The
internal ribbon wire acts as a stop and can
be broken from its internal connection. 5. Install the steering wheel. For additional
Failure to follow this instruction may result information, refer to Section 211-04.
in component damage and/or system failure.
If a new clockspring was installed and the 6. If a new clockspring was installed, remove the
anti-rotation key has not been removed proceed anti-rotation key.
to Step 5.
If a new clockspring was installed and the
anti-rotation key has been removed before the
steering wheel is installed or the same
clockspring is being installed, rotate the
clockspring inner rotor counterclockwise and
carefully feel for the ribbon wire to run out of
length with slight resistance. Stop rotating the
clockspring inner rotor at this point.

7. Install the driver air bag module. For additional


information, refer to Driver Air Bag Module in
this section.

2008 F-250, 350, 450, 550 Super Duty, 7/2007

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