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Cable Reel Replacement: Installation

  1. Before installing the steering wheel, make sure the front wheels are aligned straight ahead.
  2. Set the turn signal canceling sleeve (A) so that the projections (B) are aligned vertically.
    Fig 1: Setting Turn Signal Canceling Sleeve
    G08068367Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Carefully install the cable reel (A) on the steering column shaft. Then connect the 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 And Cable Reel 4P Connector
    G08068368Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Install the column covers (see SIDE DEFOGGER VENT TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  5. Before installing the steering wheel, make sure the front wheels are pointing straight 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 Center Cable Reel And Arrow Mark
    G08068369Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Position the two tabs (A) of the turn signal canceling sleeve (B) as shown. 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: Positioning Two Tabs Of Turn Signal Canceling Sleeve
    G08068370Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Install the steering wheel bolt (A), and tighten it to the specified torque. Connect the cable reel subharness 20P connector (B). Make sure the wire harness is routed and fastened properly.
    Fig 5: Steering Wheel Bolt And Cable Reel Subharness 20P Connector With Torque Specifications
    G08068371Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Install the driver's airbag (see INSTALLATION  ).
  9. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure (see BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ).
  10. Clear any DTCs with the HDS (see HOW TO CLEAR DTCS  ).
  11. After installing the cable reel, confirm proper system operation:
    • Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode, and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.
    • Make sure the horn and turn signal switches works properly.
    • Make sure the steering wheel switches works properly.
    • Make sure the horn works properly.
  12. 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 wheel/column shaft splines.
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