Bravo & Brava • 1995 To 2000

12*22 Body electrical systems
36 Next to the ignition switch, disconnect the
clock spring wiring, and also disconnect the
wiring from the airbag control unit (see
illustration).
37 Undo the screws (noting their locations)
and remove the clock spring from the
combination switch (see illustration). Note:
The clockspring incorporates spring tensioned
clips which prevent the upper and lower
sections of the unit from turning in relation to
each other when removed from the column.
Refitting
38 Make sure the front wheels are pointing in
the straight-ahead direction. Refit the
clockspring to the combination switch and
tighten the screws. Note that there are four
holes for the retaining screws, however, only
three screws are fitted, to prevent distortion of
the clockspring housing. Note: If a new
clockspring is being fitted, remove the
temporary locking key before locating it on the
combination switch.
22.36 Disconnecting the clockspring
wiring
39 Reconnect the wiring, and refit the
steering column shrouds.
40 Refit the steering wheel and airbag with
reference to Chapter 10 and paragraphs 4 to
6 of this Section.
41 Refit the airbag fuse, then reconnect the
22.37 Removing the clockspring retaining
screws
battery, but as a precaution against accidental
activation of the airbag, ensure no one is
inside the vehicle. With the driver's door open,
reach inside and turn on the ignition, then
check the operation of the airbag warning
light.