Clock spring replacement question

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Sep 15, 2008 | 02:09 AM

kell104

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Clock spring replacement question

I need to replace the clockspring in my 1994, I have looked around past posts for help and I am pretty confident in most of the procedure. I was just wondering what is the correct or safest way to discharge the electrical system after disconnecting the battery? I have seen everything from leaving the cable disconnected for several hours before starting the teardown to taping the brakes and turning on the headlights.
Thankyou in advance

Sep 15, 2008 | 05:55 AM

StealthWyvern

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I've alwasy though taping the brakes did it but if your having doubts why not do both?

Sep 15, 2008 | 09:25 AM

quicklook2

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the ford service manual says after batt. is disconnected wait one minute.

that is the time required for backup power supply in air bag diag. monitor to deplete its stored energy.