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Cable Reel Replacement: Removal

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  1. Make sure the front wheels are aligned straight ahead.
  2. Do the 12 volt battery terminal disconnection procedure (see 12 VOLT BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ), then wait at least 3 minutes.
  3. Remove the driver's airbag (see DRIVER'S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT  ).
  4. Disconnect the connector (A) from the cable reel, then remove the steering wheel bolt (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel Bolt
    G06432296Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Confirm that the front wheels point straight ahead, then remove the steering wheel with a steering wheel puller (see step 6 STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL ). Do not tap on the steering wheel or steering column shaft when removing the steering wheel.
  6. Remove the column cover (see GLOVE BOX STRIKER REPLACEMENT ).
  7. Disconnect the dashboard wire harness 4P connector (A) from the cable reel 4P connector (B), then disconnect the dashboard wire harness 20P connector (C) from the cable reel (D).
    Fig 2: Identifying Dashboard Wire Harness 4P Connector And Cable Reel 4P Connector
    G06432297Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. 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 3: Releasing Lock Tab Under Cable Reel Connector With Hook Shaped Tool
    G06432298Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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