Steering Wheel Removal

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) and the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before performing repairs or service.

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then write down the customer's audio presets.
2. Align the front wheels straight ahead, then remove the driver's airbag from the steering wheel (see DRIVER'S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT ).
3. Disconnect the cable reel subharness connector (A) from the cable reel.
   Fig 1: Disconnecting Cable Reel Subharness Connector From Cable Reel

   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
4. Loosen the steering wheel bolt (B).
5. Install a commercially available steering wheel puller (A) on the steering wheel (B). Free the steering wheel from the steering column shaft by turning the pressure bolt (C) of the puller.

   Note these items when removing the steering wheel:

   • Do not tap on the steering wheel or the steering column shaft when removing the steering wheel.
   • If you thread the puller bolts (D) into the wheel hub more than five threads, the bolts will hit the cable reel and damage it. To prevent this, install a pair of jam nuts five threads upon each puller bolt.
     Fig 2: Installing Steering Wheel Puller On Steering Wheel

     Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
6. Remove the steering wheel puller, then remove the steering wheel bolt and steering wheel from the steering column.
   Fig 3: Removing Steering Wheel Puller

   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.