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Column Cover Removal/Installation

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NOTE:
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  • Take care not to scratch or damage the column covers.
  • Do not pry the cover surface with any tools.
  1. Adjust the steering column to the full tilt down position, and to the full telescopic out position.
  2. Pull out the column blind cover by detaching the clips from the upper column cover (see step  2 on ).
  3. Turn the steering wheel to the left, and release the left tab (A) of the upper column cover (B) while pushing on the lower column cover (C) from the front side.
    NOTE: Carefully release the tabs, and note the hooks (D) may break when the upper column cover is pulled up too hard.
    Fig 1: Pushing Steering Lower Column Cover From Front Side
    G06419805Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Turn the steering wheel to the right, and release the right tab of the upper column cover the same way as in step  3.
  5. Insert a suitable sized screwdriver or equivalent tool (A) along the guide rib (B) into the lever hole (C) in the lower column cover (D).
    Fig 2: Inserting Screwdriver Into Lever Hole In Lower Column Cover
    G06419806Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Release the hook (E) located on the left side of the upper column cover (F). The right side hook (G) of the upper column cover can not be released from the inside.
  7. Remove the upper column cover (A) by lightly pulling it up while releasing the right side hook (B, C) of the cover.
    Fig 3: Identifying Upper Column Cover And Hooks
    G06419807Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Remove the screws (A, B), then remove the lower column cover (C).
    Fig 4: Identifying Lower Column Cover And Screws
    G06419808Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Install the upper and the lower column covers in the reverse order of removal, and push the hooks into place securely.
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