2005 Dodge and Ram ViperFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Restraints System (Service Information): CLOCKSPRING: Installation

  1. Confirm that:
    1. The steering wheel position is a half turn (180 degrees) to the right (clockwise)
    2. The column is locked with the ignition cylinder lock.
    3. Check that the turn signal stalk is in the neutral position
    4. When reusing the clock spring, remove locking wire and rotate clock spring rotor one half turn (180 degrees) to the right (clockwise). Locate the clock spring on the steering shaft and push down on the rotor until the clock spring is fully seated on the steering column. See Figure.
    5. When installing a new clock spring, position the front wheels straight a head. Remove grenade pin.
  2. Connect the clock spring to the instrument panel harness, ensure wiring is properly routed. Then check that the connectors, locking tabs are properly engaged and the halo lamp wire is in position.
  3. Install the multi-function switch (Refer to ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH - INSTALLATION) .
  4. Install steering column shrouds (Refer to INSTALLATION . Be sure all wires are inside of shrouds.
  5. Install steering wheel ensuring the flats on hub align with the clock spring (Refer to STEERING/COLUMN/STEERING WHEEL - INSTALLATION) . Pull the horn and airbag leads through the larger slot. Ensure leads do not get pinched under the steering wheel.
  6. Connect the horn lead wire and the driver airbag lead wire to the airbag.
  7. Install the driver airbag (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - INSTALLATION) .
    WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIRBAG SYSTEM) .
  8. Place battery access cover into place and install four bolts.
  9. Close deck lid.
  10. Verify vehicle and system operation.
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