CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM]

2016 – MX-5 – Restraints

WARNING:

Handling the driver-side air bag module improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the driver-side air bag module. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM].) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM].)

1. Switch the ignition off.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

3. Remove the following parts:

4. Disconnect the clock spring connector A.

5. Disconnect the clock spring connector B. (See Clock Spring Connector B Disconnect Note.)

6. Disconnect the steering angle sensor connector. (with steering angle sensor)

7. Remove the tabs as shown in the figure and remove the clock spring.

8. Install in the reverse order of removal. (See Clock Spring Installation Note.)

9. Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).

10. Verify that the air bag/seat belt pre-tensioner system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and turns off.

If the air bag/seat belt pre-tensioner system warning light does not operate in the manner described above, there are malfunctions in the system. Inspect the system using the on-board diagnostic. (See FLOWCHART [SAS CONTROL MODULE (TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM)].)

1. Pull out the clock spring connector B lock lever in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure.

2. Move the clock spring connector B in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure to disconnect it.

CAUTION:

If the clock spring is not adjusted, the spring wire in the clock spring will break due to overtension when the steering wheel is turned. Always adjust the clock spring after installing it.