(1) Place LATCH bracket on studs and install
retaining nuts. Torque nuts to 40 N·m (350 in. lbs.).
(2) Install the rear seat cushion (Refer to 23 -
BODY/SEATS/SEAT CUSHION - INSTALLATION).
CHILD TETHER UPPER COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Open the Child Tether Cup Cover to the full
open position.
(2) Put one hand underneath the shelf trim panel
to catch the push fastener, then grasp the tether
anchor cover with the other hand and pull up and
forward, snapping the pivot pin and retainer.
NOTE: The cover is not reusable. If removed, a new
one must be reinstalled. There should be no reason
to reuse an old one as a new shelf panel will come
with a new cover plate on it.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: The cover is not reusable. If removed, a new
one must be reinstalled. There should be no reason
to reuse an old one as a new shelf panel will come
with a new cover plate on it.
(1) Place the Child Tether Cup cover into position
on top of the rear shelf trim panel.
(2) Place the push fastener on the underside of
shelf trim panel on the pivot pin and push together.
CLOCK SPRING
DESCRIPTION
The clock spring assembly is mounted near the top
of the steering column behind the steering wheel.
The clock spring is used to maintain a continuous
electrical circuit between the fixed instrument panel
wire harness connector on the steering column and
several electrical components that rotate with the
steering wheel. The rotating components include the
driver airbag, the horn switch, and the vehicle speed
control switches.
The clock spring cannot be repaired. If the clock
spring is faulty, damaged, or if the driver airbag has
been deployed, the clock spring must be replaced.
OPERATION
The clock spring assembly consists of a plastic case
which contains a flat, ribbon-like, electrically conduc-
tive tape that winds and unwinds like a clock spring
with the steering wheel rotation. The electrically con-
ductive tape consists of several fine gauge copper
wire leads sandwiched between two narrow strips of
plastic film.
Like the clock spring in a timepiece, the clock
spring tape has travel limits and can be damaged by
being wound too tightly. To prevent this from occur-
ring, the clock spring is centered when it is installed
on the steering column. Centering the clock spring
indexes the clock spring tape to other steering com-
ponents so that it can operate within its designed
travel limits. However, if the clock spring is removed
for service or if the steering column is disconnected
from the steering gear allowing the clock spring tape
to change position relative to the other steering com-
ponents, it must be re-centered following completion
of the service or it may be damaged. Refer to Electri-
cal, Restraints, Clock Spring, Standard Procedure -
Clock Spring Centering.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - CLOCK SPRING
CENTERING
WARNING: IF THE ROTATING TAPE WITHIN THE
CLOCK SPRING IS NOT POSITIONED PROPERLY
WITH THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE FRONT
WHEELS, THE CLOCK SPRING MAY FAIL DURING
USE. THE CLOCK SPRING IS CENTERED WHEN
YELLOW APPEARS IN THE CENTERING WINDOW
AND THE ARROW ON THE LABEL POINTS TO THE
DRIVE PIN. IF THE CLOCK SPRING IS NOT CEN-
TERED, THIS PROCEDURE MUST BE USED TO
CENTER THE CLOCK SPRING. FAILURE TO DO SO
COULD RESULT IN OCCUPANT PERSONAL INJURY
OR DEATH.
(1) Adjust the steering wheel so that the tires are
in a straight ahead position.
(2) Remove driver airbag from steering wheel.
(3) Disconnect wire connectors from back of airbag.
(4) Remove steering wheel.
(5) Depress the plastic locking pin to disengage
lock mechanism.
(6) With lock mechanism disengaged, rotate the
clock spring rotor clockwise until the rotor stops. Do
not apply excessive force.
(7) From the end of travel, rotate the rotor three
turns counterclockwise. The wires should end up at
the top. Release the plastic locking pin to engage
clock spring lock mechanism.
(8) Install steering wheel and airbag.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEG-
ATIVE
CABLE.
REFER
TO
ELECTRICAL,
RESTRAINTS, DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIRBAG
SYSTEM
FIRST.
FAILURE
TO
DO
SO
COULD
RESULT IN OCCUPANT PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH.
JR
RESTRAINTS
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CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR (Continued)