Ford Escape: Supplemental Restraint System / Removal and Installation - Clockspring
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps
required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow
all notes and steps carefully. Failure to follow step instructions may
result in incorrect operation of the restraint system and increases the
risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details .
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WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
manual, refer to health and 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).
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Remove the following items:
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NOTE:
Follow the unique instructions or graphic for this step in installation.
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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NOTE:
Dual stage clockspring shown, single stage clockspring similar.
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Disconnect the clockspring electrical connector.
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Remove the clockspring screws.
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NOTE:
Follow the unique instructions or graphic for this step in installation.
Remove the clockspring.
Installation
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.
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NOTE:
Illustration shows the cancel tab in the off position.
Before installing the clockspring, position the turn signal stalk to the off position.
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Ensure the turn signal cancel tab is in the off position.
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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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NOTE:
Dual stage clockspring shown, single stage clockspring similar.
Install the steering wheel.
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Remove the anti-rotation key from a new clockspring after installing the steering wheel.
Refer to: Steering Wheel (211-04 Steering Column, Removal and Installation).
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps
required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow
all notes and steps carefully...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps
required for correct restraint system operation during a crash...
Other information:
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of
vehicle damage and personal burn
injuries, do not start your engine with the
air cleaner removed and do not remove
it while the engine is running...
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices.REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Module
DTC
Description
Action
PCM
P0219:00
Engine Overspeed Condition: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test Z
PCM
P0297:00
Vehicle Oversp..