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Cable Reel Replacement: Installation

  1. Before installing the steering wheel, align the front wheels straight ahead.
  2. If not already done, disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes.
  3. Set the turn signal canceling sleeve (A) so that the projections (B) are aligned vertically.
    Fig 1: Setting Turn Signal Canceling Sleeve
    G05489826Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Carefully install the cable reel (A) on the steering column shaft. Then connect 13P connector (B) to the cable reel, and connect the 4P connector (C) to the dashboard wire harness 4P connector (D).
    Fig 2: Identifying Dashboard Wire Harness 4P Connector And Cable Reel
    G05489827Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Install the steering column covers.
  6. If necessary, center the cable reel (New replacement cable reels come centered.). Do this by first rotating the cable reel clockwise until it stops.

    Then rotate it counterclockwise (about 2 1/2-3 turns) until the arrow mark (A) on the cable reel label points straight up.

    Fig 3: Identifying Arrow Mark On Cable Reel Label
    G05489828Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Align the projections on the cable reel with the holes on the steering wheel (see step 3 on STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL ). Install the steering wheel with a new steering wheel bolt (A), then reconnect the connector (B).
    Fig 4: Steering Wheel Bolt w/Torque Spec.
    G05489829Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Install the driver's airbag (see DRIVER'S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT  ).
  9. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
  10. Connect the HDS to the DLC, and clear the DTCs.
  11. After installing the cable reel, confirm proper system operation:
    • Turn the ignition switch ON (II); the SRS indicator should come on for about 6 seconds and then go off.
    • After the SRS indicator has turned off, turn the steering wheel fully left and right to confirm the SRS indicator does not come on.
    • Make sure the horn and turn signal switches work properly.
    • Make sure the steering wheel switches work properly.
    • Make sure the steering wheel is centered.
    • Make sure there are no DTCs.
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