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Old Oct 30, 2018 | 04:26 PM
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clock spring/steering and angle sensor replacement
I am trying to replace the steering angle sensor and clock spring on my 1997 SL500. Steering wheel is off and I have removed the 2 screws from the clock spring. . There is something holding it so I can't remove. Are there tabs that need to be pushed. Does anyone know how to remove?
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Old Oct 30, 2018 | 11:49 PM
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Hmmmm..I've done it, but don't remember running into any difficulty. But it's been a while....
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Old Oct 31, 2018 | 09:36 AM
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...I have removed the 2 screws from the clock spring.
It should come off now.
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Old Nov 1, 2018 | 04:21 PM
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i have tried pulling straight back but it feels like it is caught in the top right area. Do I need to twist or pry. I am afraid I will break the plastic parts. Thanks
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