Steering Wheel; Removal; Installation - Acura 3.5 RL Manual

Steering Wheel

Removal

SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures
in the SRS (section 24) before performing repairs or ser-
vice.
NOTE: Before removing the steering wheel, align the
front wheels straight ahead.
1. Remove the driver's airbag assembly from the steer-
ing wheel (see section
2. Disconnect the horn connector, cruise control
switches connector and radio remote switch connec-
tor.
3. Remove the steering wheel nut.
4. Remove the steering wheel with a steering wheel
puller.
CAUTION:
• Do not tap on the steering wheel or the steering
column shaft when removing the steering wheel.
• If you thread the puller bolts into the wheel hub
more than five threads, the bolts will hit the
steering wheel lower cover and damage it. To
prevent this, install a pair of jam nuts five
threads up on each puller bolt.
24).

Installation

CAUTION: Do not tap on the steering wheel or steering
column shaft when installing the steering wheel.
NOTE: Before installing the steering wheel, align the
front wheels straight ahead.
1. Before installing the steering wheel, center the
cable reel. Do this by first rotating the cable reel
clockwise until it stops. Then rotate it counterclock-
wise about two turns. The arrow mark on the cable
reel label should point straight up.
2. Install the steering wheel with the steering wheel
nut.
NOTE: Be sure the steering wheel shaft engages
with the cable reel and canceling sleeve.
3. Connect the cruise control switches connector, the
radio remote switch connector, and the horn con-
nector.
4. Install the driver's airbag assembly, and confirm
proper system operation (see
5. Check the horn, the cruise control switches and the
radio remote switch for proper operation.
section 24).