Steering Lock Replacement - Acura 3.5 RL Manual

Steering Column

Steering Lock Replacement

1. Remove the steering column (see page 17-20).
2. File a notch into the shear bolt head.
3. Set the tip of a chisel in the notch, and loosen the
bolt by tapping on the chisel.
4. Remove the shear bolt from the switch body.
5. Insert the ignition key and turn it to "ACC (I)" posi-
tion.
6. Push the lock pin down, and pull out the steering
lock body from the steering column.
IGNITION SWITCH
(see section 23)
7. Insert the ignition key into the new steering lock
body, and turn it to "ACC (I)" position.
8. Push the lock pin down, and insert the steering lock
body into the steering column until it clicks into place.
9. Loosely install the new shear bolt.
10. Make sure the steering wheel lock operates smoothly,
and that the ignition key turns freely.
11. Tighten the shear bolt until the hex head twists off.