Ford Fusion: Supplemental Restraint System / Clockspring. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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WARNING:
Turn the ignition OFF and wait one minute to deplete
the backup power supply. Ignition must remain OFF until repair is
complete. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious
personal injury or death in the event of an accidental deployment.
If a SRS fault is present, continue to Step 2. Otherwise, turn the ignition OFF, wait at least one minute and continue to Step 3.
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Depower the SRS.
Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
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NOTE:
To install, remove the anti-rotation key from a new clockspring after installing the steering wheel.
Remove the steering wheel.
Refer to: Steering Wheel (211-04 Steering Column, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the steering column shrouds.
Refer to: Steering Column Shrouds (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Disconnect the clockspring electrical connectors.
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Remove the screws and the clockspring.
Installation
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NOTICE:
If installing a new clockspring, do not remove the
clockspring anti-rotation key until the steering wheel is installed. If
the anti-rotation key has been removed before installing the steering
wheel, the clockspring must be centered. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in component damage and/or system failure.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary if adjustment or centralizing is required.
Adjust the clockspring.
Refer to: Clockspring Adjustment (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
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If the SRS was depowered, repower the SRS.
Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
WARNING:
Turn the ignition OFF and wait one minute to deplete
the backup power supply...
Removal
WARNING:
Turn the ignition OFF and wait one minute to deplete
the backup power supply. Ignition must remain OFF until repair is
complete...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
100-001
(T50T-100-A)
Slide Hammer
205-153
(T80T-4000-W)
Handle
205-990Installer, Axle SealTKIT-2012A-FLTKIT-2012A-ROW
303-D011
(D80L-100-G)
Actuator Pin (Dia 3/16)
303-D019
(D80L-100-Q)
Collet, 3/4 to 7/8
307-003
(T57L-500-B)
Holding Fixture, Transmission
307-091Handle, Torque ConverterTKIT-2009TC-F
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Post-Crash Alert System
The system flashes the direction indicators
and sounds the horn (intermittently) in the
event of a serious impact that deploys an
airbag (front, side, side curtain or Safety
Canopy) or the seatbelt pretensioners.
The horn and indicators turn off when:
You press the hazard control button.
You press the panic button on the
remote entry transmitter (if equipped).
You..