Cable Reel Replacement: Removal

Make sure the front wheels are aligned straight ahead.
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait for 3 minutes before starting work.
Remove the driver's airbag (see DRIVER'S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT ).
Disconnect the connector (A) from the cable reel, then remove the steering wheel bolt (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel Bolt And Connector
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Confirm that the front wheels point straight ahead, then remove the steering wheel with a steering wheel puller (see step 6 on STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL ). Do not tap on the steering wheel or steering column shaft when removing the steering wheel.
Remove the dashboard lower cover (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Dashboard Lower Cover
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Remove the column cover screws (A), then remove the column covers (B, G).

Fig 3: Identifying Column Covers And Screws
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Disconnect the dashboard wire harness 4P connector (A) from the cable reel 4P connector (B), then disconnect the dashboard wire harness 13P connector (C) from the cable reel (D).

Fig 4: Identifying Dashboard Wire Harness 4P, Cable Reel 4P Connector And Cable Reel
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Release the lock tab (A) under the cable reel connector with a 90° hook shaped tool (B). Slide the tool below the cable reel connector just above the lock tab. Release the lower lock tab (C), and slide the cable reel off the column.

Fig 5: Identifying Lock Tab And Hook Shaped Tool
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