Ford Fiesta (2011 year). Manual — part 82

Clockspring Adjustment

General Equipment

Adhesive Tape

WARNINGS:

If there is a break between installing the
clockspring and steering wheel rotation
sensor assembly and installing the
steering wheel, the centralizing of the
clockspring must be repeated.

If the centralization of the clockspring is
in doubt, the centralizing of the clockspring
must be repeated.

NOTE: Make sure that the road wheels are in the
straight ahead position.

1.

Turn the clockspring in a clockwise direction
until a resistance is felt.

1.

2. Turn the clockspring in a counterclockwise

direction 2.5 revolutions, until the arrow
marked on the rotor of the clockspring aligns
with the raised 'V' section on the outer cover
of the clockspring.

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2

2

2.

CAUTION: Make sure that the
clockspring rotor does not rotate.

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Deployed Air Bag Disposal

WARNING: After deployment, the air bag
module surface may contain deposits of
sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas
generate combustion, that is irritating to
the skin. Use protective gloves when
handling any deployed air bag module.
Failure to follow this instruction may result
in personal injury.

1. Remove the deployed air bag module(s). For

additional information, refer to the relevant
procedure in this section.

2. Seal the deployed air bag module(s) in the

packaging from the new air bag module(s)
or a suitable polythene bag, and then
dispose of in accordance with local
contaminated waste regulations.

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Unserviceable Air Bag Disposal

1. WARNINGS:

To minimize the possibility of injury in

the event of premature deployment, always
carry a live air bag module with the bag and
trim cover pointed away from the body.
Failure to follow this instruction may result
in personal injury.

To prevent premature deployment, live

air bag modules must only be placed on work
benches which have been ground bonded.
Failure to follow this instruction may result
in personal injury.

NOTE: All unserviceable air bag modules have
been placed on the Mandatory Return List. All
discolored or damaged air bag modules should be
treated the same as any unserviceable live air bag
module being returned.

Remove the unserviceable air bag module.
For additional information, refer to the
relevant procedure in this section.

2.

WARNING: Under no circumstances is

an unserviceable air bag module(s) to be
returned through the local mailing system.
Failure to follow this instruction may result
in personal injury.

Seal the unserviceable air bag module(s) in
the packaging from the new air bag
module(s) and address to the appropriate
manufacturer. The package should then be
forwarded to the Exchange Plan Center (as
appointed through the national sales
company) who will arrange forwarding to the
manufacturer.

3. NOTE: Autoliv air bag modules and seat belt

pretensioners.

Autoliv Gmbh, Theodor Heuss Strasse 2,
85221, Dachau, Germany.

4. NOTE: TRW air bag modules.

TRW Occupant Restraint Systems, FAO Rene
Getto, Industriestr 20, 73551, Aldorf,
Germany.

5. NOTE: TRW seat belt pretensioners.

TRW Occupant Restraint Systems, FAO
Helmut Goss, Industriestr 20, 73551, Aldorf,
Germany.

6. NOTE: Takata Petri air bag modules.

Takata Petri AG, Grossostheimer Strasse
223, D-63741 Aschaffenburg, (Supplier Code
P790M) Germany.

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Scrapped Vehicle Air Bag and Safety Belt Pretensioner Disposal

- In-Vehicle Disposal

Special Tool(s)

Test and Deployment Lead,
Air Bag/Pyrotechnic Safety
Belt
418-S055C (40-007D)

40007A

Adapter Box (AC)
418-143 (40-007-10)

418143

General Equipment

12 volt battery

1. This procedure must only be carried out by

authorised scrap vehicle dismantlers.

WARNINGS:

To avoid accidental deployment, the
restraints control module (RCM) backup
power supply must be depleted. Wait at
least one minute after disconnecting the
battery ground cable(s) before
commencing any repair or adjustment to
the supplemental restraint system (SRS),
or any component(s) adjacent to the SRS
sensors. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in personal injury.

To minimize the possibility of premature
deployment, do not use radio key code
savers when working on the SRS. Failure
to follow this instruction may result in
personal injury.

Before deploying the air bag module or
safety belt pretensioner pyrotechnic make
sure that all personnel in the vicinity are
aware that a loud noise (bang) is about to
occur. Do not let anybody approach closer
than 6 meters. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in personal injury.

The air bag module or the safety belt
pretensioner should not be handled
immediately following deployment as the

air bag module will be very hot. Failure to
follow this instruction may result in
personal injury.

After deployment, the inflator(s) becomes
inert, direct contact to the skin or eyes of
any free pyrotechnic residues should be
avoided. Failure to follow this instruction
may result in personal injury.

Always wear gloves and safety glasses
when handling deployed air bag modules
and safety belt pretensioners, Failure to
follow this instruction may result in
personal injury.

If the air bag module or safety belt
pretensioner pyrotechnic residue should
contact the eyes, wash the eyes with clean
water and seek medical assistance. Failure
to follow this instruction may result in
personal injury.

If a large amount of air bag or safety belt
pretensioner pyrotechnic residue is
inhaled, seek medical assistance. Failure
to follow this instruction may result in
personal injury.

2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

For additional information,

refer to: Battery

Disconnect and Connect

(414-01 Battery,

Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).

3. Remove the floor console.

For additional information,

refer to: Floor

Console

(501-12 Instrument Panel and

Console, Removal and Installation).

4. Disconnect the RCM electrical connectors.

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5. Connect the special tools as shown.

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