Cable Reel Replacement: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Honda Fit, 2012 Honda Fit, 2011 Honda Fit, 2010 Honda Fit, and 2009 Honda Fit. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Make sure the front wheels are aligned straight ahead.
- Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure (see BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ), then wait at least 3 minutes.
- 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).
- Confirm that the front wheels point straight ahead, then remove the steering wheel with a steering wheel puller (see step 5 on STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL ). Do not tap on the steering wheel or steering column shaft when removing the steering wheel.
- Remove the column cover (see COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ),
- 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).
- 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.