Honda Civic 1998 Service Manual page 1173

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5.
6.
Steering Lock Replacement
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.
Remove:
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2 . R e m o v e t h e d r i v e r ' s d a s h b o a r d l o w e r c o v e r a n d
knee bolster (see section 20).
3. Disconnect the 5P connector from the under-dash
fuse/relay box and the 7P connector trom the main
wire harness (see previous page).
4. Remove the steering column covers, then remove
the mounting bolts and nuts from the steering col-
umn (see section 17).
Lower the steerlng column assembly.
Center-punch each of the two shear bolts, then drill
their heads off with a 5 mm (3/16 in) drill bit.
CAUTION: Do not damage the steering lock body.
Remove the shear bolts and the steering lock
ory.
7 .
Insiallation:
1. Install the new steering lock assembly without the
key inserted.
2. Loosely tighten the new shear bolts.
3. lnsert the ignition key, and check for proper opera-
tion of the steering wheel lock and that the ignition
key turns freely.
4. Tighten the shear bolts until the hex heads twist off.
TWIST-OFF PORTION
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
SHEAR BOLT