OEM 2006 Toyota RAV4 Clock Spring

2006 Toyota RAV4 Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How do you service the Clock Spring Assembly / Spiral Cable on 2006 Toyota RAV4?

  A: A 90-second period of waiting for the negative battery cable disconnect is vital when servicing the Clock Spring Assembly / Clock Spring because it stops Air Bag and seat belt pretensioner activation. Begin service on the Clock Spring Assembly / Clock Spring by removing the steering pad assembly followed by alignment of front wheels in front direction and finally removing the steering wheel assembly. The service of Clock Spring Assembly / Clock Spring begins with an inspection of the steering column cover and clock spring sub-assembly after detaching the 4 clips from the upper steering column cover to remove the upper cover. The removal of the clock spring requires you to detach three claws. Place the front wheels in a straight position before installing while the turn signal switch should be at neutral position to prevent pin snapping. When installing the clock spring you must eliminate the lock pin if you use new components and then safely join all connectors to the clock spring yet keep away from the Air Bag wire harness. You must install the upper column cover after attaching 4 clips to it while doing the same procedure for the lower steering column cover by hooking up its 4 claws. Position the clock spring counterclockwise with gentle rotation until it becomes secure before rotating it clockwise for 2.5 turns to mark alignment while avoiding any clock spring rotation using the Air Bag wire harness. Execute the final stage by fitting the steering wheel assembly followed by the steering pad assembly then reconnect the cable to the negative battery terminal followed by an inspection of the steering pad assembly and SRS warning light examination and a check of the steering wheel position.