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Steering Column Removal And Installation: Removal

  1. Record the radio station presets, and disconnect the battery.
  2. Remove the driver's airbag, steering wheel, and cable reel. See STEERING WHEEL  .
  3. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover. See DASHBOARD LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
  4. Remove the column covers (A).
    Fig 1: Removing Column Covers
    G01159327Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Remove the combination switch assembly (B) from the steering column shaft by removing the three mounting screws, and disconnecting the connectors.
  6. Disconnect the ignition switch connectors.
  7. Remove the steering joint cover (C).
  8. Disconnect the steering joint (D), and remove it from the column shaft.
  9. Remove the steering column (E) by removing the attaching nuts and bolts.
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