Ford Clock Spring Replacement Guide

What you will need

• Ford Fusion Clock Spring
• T25 Screwdriver
• T10 Screwdriver
• 7mm Nut Driver

Procedure

1. Park vehicle with the wheels pointing straight forward. 
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable for the battery. 
3. Wait 15 minutes before you start working on the airbag system. 
4. Remove the steering wheel and the airbag. If you need help with this step, follow these procedures for removing the steering wheel and the airbag.

    

5. Pull up the plastic trim above the steering column.

    

6. Remove the T25 screw and 7mm bolt below the lower plastic trim. Use a T25 screwdriver and a 7mm socket wrench to remove the bolt and screw.

    

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

    

8. Remove the four T10 screws on the clockspring. Use a T10 screwdriver and twist it counterclockwise to loosen.

    

9. Disconnect the electrical connector of the clockspring by pressing the clip and pulling the connector out.

    

10. Press the clip on the upper left of the clockspring to detach the built-in connector on the clock spring.

     

11. Pull the clock spring out of the steering column.

     

    
12. Line up the new clock spring and push it until it snaps into place.

     

13. Reinstall the four T10 screws on the clock spring.
14. Reconnect the electrical connector of the clock spring.

     

15. Reinstall the steering wheel and the airbag. If you need help with this step, follow these procedures for reinstalling the steering wheel and airbag. Use thread locker on the steering wheel nut. Torque the steering wheel nut to specifications. 

     

Safety notes:

• Always disconnect the negative terminal of the battery when working on electric components on the vehicle.
• Wear gloves and protective eye wear.
• Be gentle with the airbag. The airbag is sensitive and can cause injuries if it deploys.
• Place marks on the steering column to be able to reinstall the steering wheel in the exact alignment.