OEM 2006 Scion xA Clock Spring

2006 Scion xA Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How do you service the Clock Spring Assembly / Spiral Cable on 2006 Scion xA?

  A: Any service work on the Clock Spring Assembly / Clock Spring requires beginning with negative battery cable disconnection followed by at least 90 seconds of wait time to avoid activating Air Bag and seat belt pretensioners. The first step requires removing the steering pad assembly while the front wheels should be directly forward and the steering wheel assembly and steering column cover must be taken off. The service process begins by disconnecting the Air Bag connector from the clock spring sub-assembly while paying attention to prevent wire harness damage and detaching 3 claws for clock spring removal. Before assembly verify that the front wheels are set to a straight position while placing the turn signal switch into the neutral setting to prevent pin breakage. As part of the installation process attach the clock spring while removing the lock pin (if replacing it with new) then attach the Air Bag connector without harming the wire harness. Install the 3 screws into the steering column cover before positioning the clock spring by counterclockwise rotation until firm then move to clockwise rotation of 2.5 turns to reach alignment marks. Steering should only use mechanical means and not touch the Air Bag wire harness. Finish the installation with steering wheel and steering pad components followed by reconnecting battery cables to the negative terminal while checking the steering pad assembly quality. System initialization must be performed when the battery cable reconnection requires it. Check the SRS warning light afterward and inspect the steering wheel position.