Steering Wheel Removal - Honda Civic Service Manual

Steering
Steering Wheel Removal
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations (see page 23-13), and
precautions and procedures (see page 23-14) in the SRS
section before performing repairs or service.
1. Align the front wheels straight ahead, then remove
the driver's airbag from the steering wheel (see
p a g e 2 3 - 1 1 3 ) .
2. Disconnect the cruise control sevresume switch
connector (A), and loosen the steering wheel nut
{ B ) .
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3. Install a commercially available steering wheel
puller {A) on the steering wheel (B). Free the
steering wheel from the steering column shaft by
t u r n i n g t h e p r e s s u r e b o l t ( C ) o f t h e p u l l e r .
Note these items when removing the steering
wheel:
. Do not tap on the steering wheel orthesteering
column shaft when removing the steering wheel.
. l f y o u t h r e a d t h e p u l l e r b o l t s ( D ) i n t o t h e w h e e l
hub more than 5 threads, the bolts will hit the
cable reel and damage it. To prevent this, install
a p a i r o f j a m n u t s 5 t h r e a d s u p o n e a c h p u l l e r b o l t .
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Bemove the steering wheel puller, then remove the
steering wheel nut and steering wheel from the
sleerino column.
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