Honda Civic Service Manual page 1562

lgnition Switch
Steering Lock Replacement
S R S c o m p o n e n t s a r e l o c a t e d i n t h i s a r e a . R e v i e w t h e
SRS component locations. precautions, and procedures
in the SRS section (24) before performing repairs or ser-
vtce.
Remove:
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M a k e s u r e y o u h a v e t h e a n t i - t h e f t c o d e f o r t h e
r a d i o , t h e n w i r e d o w n t h e f r e q u e n c i e s f o r t h e
radio's preset buttons ('99 - 00 models).
Disconnect the battery negative cable.
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).
Disconnect the 5P connector from the under-dash
fuse/relay box and the 7P connector from the main
wire harness (see previous page).
Remove the steering column covers, then remove
the mounting bolts and nuts from the steering col-
umn (see section l7).
Lower the steering column assembly,
Center-punch each of the two shear bolts, then drill
their heads off with a 5 mm (3/16 in) dritt bit.
CAUTION: Do not damago the steering lock body.
Remove the shear bolts and the steering lock assem,
oty.
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Installation:
l.
Install the new steering lock assembly without the
key insened.
Loosely tighten the new shear bolts-
Insert the ignition key, and check for proper opera-
tion of the steering wheel lock and that the ignition
key turns freely.
Tighten the shear bolts untilthe hex heads twist off.
TWIST.OFF FORTION
Install in the reverse order of removar.
Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the
customer's radio station presets.
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