How to Replace a Clockspring on 2008 Nissan Xterra/Frontier/Pathfinder

In this video, I'll show you how I replaced my broken clockspring on my Nissan Xterra.

In Part 1 of this series, I installed an aftermarket steering wheel on my Xterra and broke the clockspring in the process. Here's a tip I learned a few years after making this video: keep the steering wheel bolt on a few turns so that the wheel doesn't come flying off when you get it loosened from the column. Watch Part 1 for directions on how to remove the steering wheel and airbag here:    • How to install an NRG Quick Release Steeri...  

The clockspring is a special electrical connector that allows the steering wheel and the switches attached to it to communicate with the rest of the vehicle. The horn, airbag, cruise control, light controls, radio controls (if equipped), and steering wheel angle sensor all connect using the clock spring.

In my haste, I damaged mine beyond repair when installing the NRG short hub adapter to my Nissan Xterra. The truck was still driveable without the clockspring, but I was missing things like my horn and a few other important functions. Whenever I used the turn signal, I had. to manually turn it off after completing a turn because the wheel position sensor wasn't working.

This video is a step by step on how to replace the clockspring and restore the vital connection between the steering wheel and the rest of the vehicle. This how-to will work for the second generation Nissan Frontier as well.

If working with a stock steering wheel, refer to Part 1 of this video for removal of the steering wheel:
   • How to install an NRG Quick Release Steeri...  

I was going to post a link to the clockspring part on Amazon, but it's not available anymore. Strange since I just ordered it last week!

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PROJECT PARTS

NRG Innovations ST-012S 320mm Sport Suede Steering Wheel
https://amzn.to/2JZ1Vo1

NRG Innovations SRK-200RD Quick Release (Red Body/Red Ring)
https://amzn.to/2Mw0ako

NRG Short Steering Wheel Hub Adapter (Boss) Kit - Nissan 350Z All - Part # SRK-141H-1
https://amzn.to/2IntHHC

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Please use the information in this video at your own risk. Neither Ray Regno nor Stronghold Garage will be held responsible for any damages, injury, or loss that could arise from using any information in this video.

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