Okay so I have a clockspring that I hope to be changing out either later today or tomorrow afternoon. I have printed off the TSB on how to replace it and what all needs to be done, but my main question is after unhooking the battery, do I need to let the car sit for a few minutes to let everything decharge? I'm confident in my abilities I just don't want to deploy the airbag. Thanks in advance fellas!

-Joe

 

The answer is yes, 2 min. Also after you have done the repair, stand outside and reach in to turn the key on. This way if the air bag deploys, you won't be hit by the bag.

 

Okay so I replaced my clockspring this evening. The used one that I had received from another forum user was not the correct one. Oh well, my fault for not checking. I had to put my stering wheel back on and go to the dealer and buy a new one instead, at $279 USD, it was a little rough. Then after getting home and realizing I needed a T20 screwdriver, realizing that the T20 bit I had for my magnetic 1/4" driver was too big I had to put my rig back together again and run to Lowes to get a set of Torx screwdrivers. Got home finally got the damn shrouds off, unhooked the clockspring harness, put the new one on, and put it all back together. A little nervous at turning the car on, I powered up from the passenger side as to prevent a concussion in the event of an airbag deployment. Successful repair was successful, so I immediately tested my horn and cruise control. YAY!! I have a horn and cruise, and that damned airbag light is off for good this time, and no more annoying ding or grinding clockspring coils! The job was easy as pie if you have a simple understanding of things. I did have the PDF printed off from the DIY FAQ if I needed further assistance. With all of my issues it took me close to 8 hours for everything.


Oh yeah, and I also did the lockout jumper wire. I was a derp and didnt realize the jumper clasps could slip onto the wire so easily so I ended up cutting both the yellow and the brown and then using 4 jumper clasp things instead of the 2 it should have been. So all in a day I have a working clockspring and all my windows work now.