Acura NSX 1997 Service Manual page 899

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Ignition Switch
Steering Lock Removal/Installation (cont'd)
8. Center-punch the shear bolt, and drill its head off
with a 5 mm (3/16 in) drill bit. Do not damage the
switch body.
9. Remove the shear bolt from the switch body.
10. Insert the key, and turn it to "I".
11. Push the lock pin, and pull out the steering lock
assembly.
Table of Contents
STEERING LOCK
BODY
Installation:
1. Turn the key to "I", push the pin, and insert the
steering lock assembly into the steering column
until it clicks into place.
2. Loosely tighten the new shear bolt. Make sure the
projection on the ignition switch is aligned with the
hole in the steering column.
3. Insert 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 bolt until the hex head twists off.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal. Install the 3P
connector harness carefully because this harness
serves as communication link.
SHEAR BOLT
TWIST-OFF PORTION
6. After installing, check the immobilizer system.