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Steering Lock Replacement

  1. Remove the steering column (see STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  ).
  2. Remove the shift lever assembly (see SHIFT LEVER REMOVAL ).
  3. Center-punch each of the two shear bolts, and drill their heads off with a 5 mm (3/16 in.) drill bit. Be careful not to damage the switch body when removing the shear bolts.
    Fig 1: Removing Steering Lock
    G03689955Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Remove the shear bolts from the switch body.
  5. Install the switch body without the key inserted.
  6. Loosely tighten the new shear bolts.
  7. Insert the ignition key, and check for proper operation of the steering wheel lock and that the ignition key turns freely.
  8. Tighten the shear bolts (A) until the hex heads (B) twist off.
    Fig 2: Tightening Shear Bolts
    G03689956Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Rewrite the new immobilizer control unit-receiver with the HDS, and make suer the immobilizer system works properly.