Placing Clock Spring (air bag light ON)
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Drifting
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Replacing Clock Spring (air bag light ON)
During my cam swap/oil leak fix I turned the wheel over one time on accident. Noticed today the air bag light was on so I am assuming the clock spring needs to be replaced. I saw a C6 How To on this, but I do not see a C5 version. I assume it is almost the same?
What part number do I need to fix this? Anyone with experience want to give me some pointers?
What part number do I need to fix this? Anyone with experience want to give me some pointers?
Last edited by Chrisrokc; Apr 30, 2012 at 05:23 PM.
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St. Jude Donor '08
Basically you need to get the steering wheel straight.
Pull the battery and the fuses for the air bag.
You'll need a special steering wheel puller (Snap on $150).
Depends on what year your car is what clock spring you'll need. I have one for a 2001 if that's the year of your car.
Pull the battery and the fuses for the air bag.
You'll need a special steering wheel puller (Snap on $150).
Depends on what year your car is what clock spring you'll need. I have one for a 2001 if that's the year of your car.
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So the clock spring is year specific? Mine is a 2004. While I was searching I found several people that have sold the clock spring and said it would work for 1998-2004.
Part number?
Part number?
Last edited by Chrisrokc; Apr 30, 2012 at 07:38 PM.
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I would double check with the dealer. I know the air bags are year specific so I would think the rest of the parts would be too.
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Found out today that the part number for all 2004 Corvettes is 26095710. Does not matter if it is telescoping or non telescoping. A forum member gave me a deal on a good used one and it will be on its way tomorrow. 
Also bought the j hooks needed to remove the steering wheel from Amazon for $15 and the puller for another $15
Also bought the j hooks needed to remove the steering wheel from Amazon for $15 and the puller for another $15
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From: West Norriton PA
St. Jude Donor '08
Found out today that the part number for all 2004 Corvettes is 26095710. Does not matter if it is telescoping or non telescoping. A forum member gave me a deal on a good used one and it will be on its way tomorrow.
Also bought the j hooks needed to remove the steering wheel from Amazon for $15 and the puller for another $15
Also bought the j hooks needed to remove the steering wheel from Amazon for $15 and the puller for another $15
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From: West Norriton PA
St. Jude Donor '08
One to hold it in place and the other to crank on the bolt. You'll understand what I mean once you get going. If you break a leg your local NAPA parts store carries them.
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