Replacing the Clock Spring of the Toyota Camry

Toyota Camry Clock Spring Replacement Guide

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Need to replace the clock spring of your Toyota Camry? By following the procedures below, you will learn how to replace the clock spring on a Toyota Camry XV50 2012-2017.

What you will need

  • Philips Screwdriver

Procedure

Remove the airbag on the steering wheel. If you need help with this step, follow these procedures to remove the airbag.

Remove the steering wheel. If you need help with this step, follow these procedures for removing the steering wheel.

Remove the two screws holding the upper and lower plastic trims of the steering column by using a Philips screwdriver and twisting it counterclockwise.Removing the screws holding the upper and lower plastic trim.

Removing the screws holding the upper and lower plastic trim.


Pull the lower plastic trim out of the steering column.Removing the lower plastic trim of the steering column.


Pull the upper plastic trim up and out of the steering column.Pulling up the upper plastic trim of the steering column.

Push the clips above and on the lower right side of the clock spring to unlock the clips holding the clock spring.Pressing the clips holding the clock spring.

Pressing the clips holding the clock spring.


Once the clock spring pop’s out, pull the clock spring out of the vehicle.Pulling the clock spring out of the vehicle.

Disconnect the three electrical connectors of the clock spring by pressing the clip and pulling the connector out. The yellow connector has a different clip; simply pull down the clip to unlock the connector, push the clip, and pull the connector out to disconnect.Disconnecting the electrical connectors of the Clock Spring.

Disconnecting the electrical connectors of the Clock Spring.


Line up the new clock spring and push it in to lock the clips holding to the clock spring.Installing the new clock spring of the Toyota Camry XV50.

Reconnect the three electrical connectors of the clock spring by pushing the connectors back to their connection port. For the yellow connector, push the clip up to lock the connector.Reconnecting the electrical connectors of the clock spring.

Reconnecting the electrical connectors of the clock spring.


Line up the upper and lower plastic trim back to the steering column. Then press them together to set them into place.Reinstalling the plastic trims of the steering column.

Reinstall the two screws on the plastic trim by twisting the Philips screwdriver clockwise.Reinstalling the two screws on the plastic trims of the steering column.


Reinstall the steering wheel. If you need help with this step, follow these procedures for installing the steering wheel.Reinstalling the steering wheel of the Toyota Camry.

Airbag SRS Light On

YOUCANIC UCAN2 SCANNER

If the Airbag Light is on after replacing the clock spring, you can use the YOUCANIC Full System Scanner to reset the Airbag Light. This scanner can also read and clear fault codes through every vehicle’s control module.

We hope you find the Toyota Camry Clock Spring Replacement Guide helpful. Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your Toyota.

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  • Rushit Hila • ASE Certified

    Rushit Hila, an ASE-certified engineer (G1 Automotive Maintenance and Repair), brings over two decades of hands-on experience in the automotive world to his writing. With a strong educational background, including a Master of Science in Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, he has honed his skills and expertise through years of practical work. As a respected authority in the field, Mr. Hila is dedicated to offering insightful and valuable content that resonates with both vehicle owners and mechanics.

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