Honda ACCORD HYBRID 2005 Service Manual page 1241

S t e e r i n g C o l u m n R e m o v a l a n d I n s t a l l a t i o n
SRS c o m p o n e n t s are located in this area. Review the
SRS c o m p o n e n t locations (see page 24-11) and the
precautions and procedures (see page 24-13) before
p e r f o r m i n g repairs or service.
Removal
1. Make sure y o u have the anti-theft codes for the
radio and the navigation system (if equipped), then
write d o w n the X M radio channel presets.
2. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF, then
disconnect the negative cable f r o m the battery.
3. Remove the driver's airbag assembly and the
steering w h e e l (see page 17-6).
4. Remove the c o l u m n covers.
5. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover
(see page 20-67).
6. Remove the driver's under cover (see page 20-67).
7. Remove the steering joint cover A.
8. Release the tilt/telescopic lever, and adjust the
steering c o l u m n to full tilt up position, and to the
full telescopic in position.
9. Tighten the tilt/telescopic lever.
10. Hold the slider shaft (A) on the c o l u m n w i t h a piece
of w i r e (B) between the joint yoke (C) of the slider
shaft and joint yoke (D) of the upper shaft to
prevent the slider shaft f r o m pulling out.
11 Release the tilt/telescopic lever, and adjust the
steering c o l u m n to the full telescopic out position,
then tighten the tilt/telescopic lever.
(cont'd)
17-9