how to replace the airbag clock spring in a 04 accord lx?car was in accident and driver airbag deployed. have new airbag to install,noticed clockspring was loose.is there any special way of removing and replacing clockspring?

 

What's loose? Are you sure it's not normal?

Remove the steering wheel without hammering on it. (That's probably a warning so you don't set off the airbag inadvertently)

Have to remove lower dashboard and lower steering-column cover to find wiring plugs. Then there's a strange clip that you unfasten with a tool like a pick that's bent 90-degrees. A new clockspring will be centered. Otherwise turn it all the way counterclocksise then back 1-1/2 turns until the arrow points upwards.

Replace steering wheel then plug stuff back in. Reinstall trim panels.

 

To add to the above; the reel only turns 3 full turns, so with the steering wheels centered, the reel turns 1-1/2 turns in each direction.
The replacement reel comes with tape holding it in the centered position, so if you center the steering it should mount in correctly.

 

I have the same issue and I was thinking about doing the repair myself. I found this 3rd party clockspring for $40 shipped or so. I was curious if there's a step by step guide or something. I've never removed the steering wheel from a car before and I can't seem to find the service manual for my 2000 Honda Accord EX. I have the 96 service manual but is that the same? Any help would be greatly appreciated

Part I'm using
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I have 2003 accord ex v6 steering wheel controls for radio and cruise control stopped working but horn still works would this be a clock spring issue? if so, where can I look to see how to replace it

 

"Sounds" like a clock spring issue but testing would confirm.

If you are going to do this yourself and might do other repairs (?), I would suggest a good service manual - you can buy one for ~$27 online from "www (dot) automanualsource (dot) com".