Description & Operation: CLOCKSPRING
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Subaru Outback and 2001 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The steering column contains a clockspring to transmit electrical signals from steering column wiring harness to air bag module, maintaining continuous continuity of driver-side air bag module deployment loop. Clockspring is located in steering column under steering wheel.