B << Steering Wheel Sensor Clock Spring Column Switch Assembly Installation

2007 Mitsubishi Outlander LS, FWDSECTION B << Steering Wheel Sensor Clock Spring Column Switch Assembly Installation
CAUTION: If the center of the clock spring is not correctly aligned, the steering wheel may not be turned fully or the cable inside the clock spring may be broken, causing the SRS air bag to be inoperative or operated incorrectly.
  1. Align the mating marks of the clock spring.

    Alignment of mating marks

    1. Turn the clock spring clockwise fully.
    2. Turn the clock spring counterclockwise approximately three and 3/4 turns to align the mating marks.
    3. Install the clock spring to the column switch.
      Fig 1: Identifying Mating Mark
      G04872161Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION: Be sure to align the steering wheel sensor neutral position mark. If the neutral position marks are not aligned, the steering wheel operation may damage the steering wheel sensor.
  2. Align the steering wheel sensor neutral position mark. Alignment of mating marks
    1. When checking the neutral position check window of the steering wheel sensor, if an arrow can be seen, turn to the direction of the arrow, and align the neutral position mark as shown in the figure.
    2. Install the steering wheel sensor to the column switch assembly, correctly maintaining the neutral position.
    3. Install the column switch assembly to the vehicle, correctly maintaining the neutral position.
      Fig 2: Identifying Steering Wheel Sensor And Mating Mark
      G04872162Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
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