Nissan Clock Spring, Steering Angle Sensor Replacement

ByRushit Hila • ASE Certified Updated:
Nissan Quest Clock Spring Replacment

Learn how to replace the clock spring and steering angle sensor on Nissan Quest vans. This guide is a procedure for removing and installing your Nissan’s clock spring and steering angle sensor.

Symptoms

It is not uncommon for Nissan clock spring to fail to cause various problems. Some of the most common Nissan clock spring problems include.

  • Nissan Airbag Light On
  • Horn Does Not Work
  • Nissan Steering Wheel Buttons don’t work
  • SRS Fault Code: Driver squib circuit open or high resistance
  • Typical Codes: Code B1049 and B1054

What you will need

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  • Clock Spring
  • Secure Torx Set
  • Mechanic Metric Toolset
    • 19mm socket
    • Screwdrivers
    • 3/8″ ratchet
  • Torque wrench

How to change the clock spring on a Nissan

  • Park your Nissan and set the parking brake. Remove the key from the ignition.
  • Open the hood and disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery terminal. Wait 15 minutes.
  • Press the horn twice to discharge any residual current.
  • Remove Torx bolts on the side of the steering wheel. Once the bolts are loose or removed, the airbag can be removed. You will need to use a secure Torx bit with a hole in the center. 1415 3b
  • Unplug the wires from the back of the driver’s airbag.

  • Remove the center bolt that secures the Nissan steering wheel to the steering column. Mark the steering wheel and column before you remove the steering wheel. Remove steering wheel and spiral calbe on Nissan Qashaqi Note Versa Rouge Tiida D40 Titan Micra Almera Primera Altima Maxima Murano
  • Unplug the steering wheel button wire harness.

  • Remove the plastic trim screws. Then separate the two parts of the steering column trim by pulling them apart.

  • Next, you need to remove the clock spring, which is held in place with several screws. Replace the clock spring if your Nissan horn does not work
  • Unplug the wires from the clock spring. 1415 6b
  • The clock spring and Nissan steering angle sensor are integrated into this case. 1415 6c
  • Install new Nissan spiral cable/clock spring. The clock spring needs to be installed in the center position.
  • Don’t wind up the clockspring to the left or right. Clockspring has a limited number of turns.

    • This common mistake causes the clock spring to fail shortly after installation.  Nissan spiral cable replacement diy

  • Install the Nissan steering column cover.

  • Install the steering wheel and torque the center bolt to 35Nm.

  • Install the steering wheel and torque the center bolt.

  • Install the airbag. Connect the steering wheel button and airbag wires. Torque the bolts that secure the airbag to the steering at 10Nm.

    • We recorded this video series on a 2017 Nissan Quest, but these instructions are similar to Nissan Maxima, Altima, Murano, Titan, Qashqai, Navara, Pathfinder, Sentra, and Rouge.

    Always disconnect the battery and wait 15 minutes before you start working on the airbag system. Keep your body at least two feet from the airbag in case the airbag deploys. Handle the airbag with care.

    SRS Airbag Light On

    If the airbag light is still on after replacing the clock spring and steering wheel angle sensor, you can use the YOUCANIC Full System Scanner to clear the stored codes. This scanner can also read and clear fault codes on every control module of your Nissan vehicle.

    YOUCANIC UCAN2 SCANNER

    We hope you find the Nissan Quest Clock Spring Replacement guide helpful. Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your Nissan.

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    4 Comments

    1. Anonymous says:

      Hi. I replaced the clock spring in my 2006 Nissan Murano. I didn’t know there was a steering angle sensor attached to the old one that I threw away with the old part. So that meant I put the wrong steering angle sensor in with the new clock spring I got from eBay. I got the same symptoms as you. After a few hundred bucks I put in the right steering angle sensor in. I brought to a body job and recalibrated the sensor for me and it still has the same problems. They said I might need an alignment. How did you fix it? Please help!! Nothing is on the web about this

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    2. Anonymous says:

      I have the same issue,when I am driving and turn left or right whit brake staring automatically can you help me I disconnect only the battery negative

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    3. Anonymous says:

      Hi,
      I have Armada 2006, I have same issue with Clock Spring, that many options not working well, I purchased Clock Spring from Ebay and I do the replacement.
      All functions now working well but I got lights on for BSA and VCD, I used OBD2 Scanner to remove all lights, now all lights removed but I got another problem that when I am driving and turn left or right with brake, the traction starting automatically and the can slow down quickly with voice in brake !!!

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    4. Anonymous says:

      Thank you very much for your help!

      Reply