Steering Wheel Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Honda Odyssey and 2005 Honda Odyssey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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.

Align the front wheels straight ahead, then remove the driver's airbag from the steering wheel (see DRIVER'S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT ).
Disconnect the cable reel subharness connector (A) from the cable reel.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Cable Reel Subharness Connector
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Loosen the steering wheel nut (B) three full turns.
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:
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 up on each puller bolt.
Fig 2: Installing Steering Wheel Puller On Steering Wheel
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the steering wheel puller, then remove the steering wheel nut and steering wheel from the steering column.

Fig 3: Removing Steering Wheel Nut And Steering Wheel From Steering Column
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.