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Cable Reel Replacement: Installation

  1. Before installing the steering wheel, make sure the front wheels are aligned straight ahead.
  2. Do the 12 volt battery terminal disconnection procedure (see USING THE GR8 BATTERY DIAGNOSTIC STATION ), then wait at least 3 minutes.
  3. Set the turn signal canceling sleeve (A) so that the tabs (B) are aligned vertically.
    Fig 1: Identifying Signal Canceling Sleeve
    G08095561Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Carefully install the cable reel (A) on the steering column shaft. Then connect dashboard wire harness 20P connector (B) to the cable reel, and connect the cable reel 4P connector (C) to the dashboard wire harness 4P connector (D).
    Fig 2: Identifying Cable Reel, Dashboard Wire Harness 20P Connector, Cable Reel 4P Connector And Dashboard Wire Harness 4P Connector
    G08095562Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Install the upper and lower column covers (see COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  6. Before installing the steering wheel, make sure the front wheels are pointing ahead, then center the cable reel (A). Do this by first rotating the cable reel clockwise until it stops. Then rotate it counterclockwise (about three turns) until the arrow mark (B) on the cable reel label points straight up.
    Fig 3: Identifying Cable Reel
    G08095563Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Position the two tabs (A) of the turn signal canceling sleeve (B) as shown, and install the steering wheel on to the steering column shaft, making sure the steering wheel hub (C) engages the pins (D) of the cable reel and tabs of the turn signal canceling sleeve. Do not tap on the steering wheel or steering column shaft when installing the steering wheel.
    Fig 4: Identifying Signal Canceling Sleeve, Tabs, Pins And Steering Wheel Hub
    G08095564Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Install the steering wheel bolt (A), and tighten it to the specified torque, then connect the cable reel subharness 20P connector (B) to the cable reel.
    Fig 5: Steering Wheel Bolt And Cable Reel Subharness 20P Connector With Torque Specifications
    G08095565Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Install the driver's airbag (see DRIVER'S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT ).
  10. Do the 12 volt battery terminal reconnection procedure (see RECONNECTION ).
  11. Clear any DTCs with the HDS (see HOW TO CLEAR DTCS ).
  12. After installing the cable reel, confirm proper system operation:
    • Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds, and then goes off.
    • Make sure the horn and turn signal switches work properly.
    • Make sure the steering wheel switches work properly.
  13. After installation, check the steering wheel spoke angle. If the steering spoke angles to the right and left are not equal (steering wheel is not centered), correct the engagement of the steering wheel/column shaft splines.
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