How do I replace my clockspring and horn button (switch) on my 2001 F150 Lariat V8 5.4?

I pounded my horn very hard after a woman pulled out in front of me and the horn got stuck, then it went out after I hit it again. I checked the relay and fuse and those are fine. I am told it is probably the clockspring and/or horn button located inside the steering wheel.





Does anybody have instruction on how to replace the two items? Also, is this a DIY project or is it a dealer only repair?

How do I replace my clockspring and horn button (switch) on my 2001 F150 Lariat V8 5.4?
The horn buttons are part of the air bag module are are replaced as a unit. Replacing the clockspring will not be tough if you are use to working on vehicle electric systems, just unhook the battery and wait a few minutes, remove the air bag module, remove the steering wheel, the clockspring will be next, just un hook the lower wire connector, remove the mounting screws and carefully remove the clockpring assy. The new one goes in the same way, just get it bolted down and the pull the locking tab out of it. Before you get to carried away, if the clockspring is bad you will most likely have an air bag light on also along with a cruise control that doesn't work.
Reply:Biker trash is right on the pad being part of the air bag only and I have replaced air bags for going off like that.





The clocksping will usually have the horn not work and/or loss of cruise and/or air bag light on





But I recommend the airbag to a mechanic only as they are some very powerful explosive if not handled right
Reply:This is a job for the steering column guy,,





Steering columns are so specialized, that the dealers call in a guy who does nothing but work on steering columns..





He will work on your truck too..


in the phone book under "Steering columns-repair"



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