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Cable Reel Replacement: Installation

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  1. Before installing the steering wheel, align the front wheels straight ahead.
  2. If not already done, disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait for 3 minutes.
  3. Set the turn signal cancelling sleeve (A) so that the projections (B) are aligned vertically.
    Fig 1: Turning Signal Cancelling Sleeve
    G05463565Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Carefully install the cable reel (A) on the steering column shaft. Then connect 13P connector (B) to the cable reel, and connect the 4P connector (C) to the dashboard wire harness 4P connector (D).
    Fig 2: Identifying Cable Reel, 13P Connector And 4P Connector
    G05463566Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Install the steering column covers.
  6. If necessary, center the cable reel (New replacement cable reels come centered.). Do this by first rotating the cable reel clockwise until it stops. Then rotate it counterclockwise (about 3 turns) until the arrow mark (A) on the cable reel label points straight up.
    Fig 3: Identifying Mark On Cable Reel Label Points
    G05463567Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Align the projections on the cable reel with the holes on the steering wheel, and install the steering wheel with a new steering wheel bolt (A), then reconnect the connector.
    Fig 4: Steering Wheel Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G05463568Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Install the driver's airbag (see DRIVER'S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT  ).
  9. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
  10. Connect the HDS and clear the DTCs.
  11. After installing the cable reel, confirm proper system operation:
    • Turn the ignition switch ON (II); the SRS indicator should come on for about 6 seconds and then go off.
    • After the SRS indicator has turned off, turn the steering wheel fully left and right to confirm the SRS indicator does not come on.
    • Make sure the horn and turn signal switches work properly.
    • Make sure the cruise control works.
    • Make sure the steering wheel audio controls work.
    • Make sure the Hands Free Link system works.
    • Make sure there are no DTCs.
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