Ford Ecosport: Supplemental Restraint System / General Procedures - Clockspring Adjustment

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

  WARNING: If the clockspring is not correctly centralized, it may fail prematurely. If in doubt, repeat the centralizing procedure. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

NOTE: Typical SCCM and clockspring shown, others similar.

1.   WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

   Refer to: Pyrotechnic Device Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
   

1. NOTICE: Do not over-rotate the clockspring inner rotor. The internal ribbon wire is connected to the clockspring rotor. The internal ribbon wire acts as a stop and can be broken from its internal connection. Failure to follow this instruction may result in component damage and/or system failure.

   1. Turn the clockspring rotor counterclockwise, carefully feeling for resistance to turning.
      
   2. Turn the clockspring rotor clockwise so the electrical connector is in the 12 o'clock position.
      

   3. NOTE: After final positioning, do not allow the clockspring rotor to rotate from this position.

      Turn the clockspring rotor clockwise through 3 complete turns ending with the clockspring rotor electrical connector in the 12 o'clock position.
      

1. When the clockspring is correctly centralized, the wire harness is visible through the site glass and the 2 arrows at the LH side are aligned. Make sure the clockspring does not rotate from this position until after the steering wheel is installed.
   

1. Tape the clockspring rotor to the outer housing to keep it from rotating.
   Use the General Equipment: Adhesive Tape