Acura RL. Manual - part 819

steering column.

Fig. 35: Identifying Steering Wheel Nut And Steering Wheel
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STEERING WHEEL DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY

Fig. 36: Identifying Steering Wheel Components
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STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION

1. Before installing the steering wheel, make sure the front wheels are aligned 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 full turns. The arrow mark (B) on the cable reel label point should point
straight up.

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Fig. 37: Identifying Cable Reel And Arrow Mark
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2. Position the two tabs (A) of the turn signal cancelling sleeve (B) as shown. Route the airbag connector

through the steering wheel and 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. 38: Identifying Tabs, Turn Signal Cancelling Sleeve, Steering Wheel Hub And Pins
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3. Install the steering wheel nut (A), and tighten it to the specified torque. Connect the cable reel

connector. Make sure the wire harness is routed and fastened properly.

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Fig. 39: Identifying Steering Wheel Nut With Torque Specifications
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4. Install the driver's airbag, and confirm that the system is operating properly (see DRIVER'S

AIRBAG REPLACEMENT ).

5. Reconnect the negative battery cable to the battery, and do these tasks:

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Turn the ignition switch ON (II); the SRS indicator should come on for about 6 seconds and
then go off.

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Enter the anti-theft code for the audio system and the navigation system.

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Make sure the horn and turn signal switches work properly.

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Make sure the steering wheel switches work properly.

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Make sure the steering wheel is centered.

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Do the steering column position memorization (see STEERING COLUMN POSITION
MEMORIZATION).

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Do the steering angle neutral position memorization (see SH-AWD DIFFERENTIAL
CLUTCH TORQUE MEMORIZATION ).

STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT
LOCATION INDEX ) and the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES )
before doing repairs or service.

Removal

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the audio and the navigation system.

2. Adjust the steering column to full tilt down position, and to the full telescopic out position.

3. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.

4. Remove the driver's airbag assembly and the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL

REMOVAL ).

5. Remove the steering joint cover A.

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Fig. 40: Identifying Steering Joint Cover
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6. Remove the upper column cover (A), and disconnect the connectors from the tilt/telescopic switch (B)

on the lower column cover (C).

Fig. 41: Identifying Steering Column Components With Torque Specifications
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7. Disconnect the wire harness connectors from the combination switch assembly (D).

8. Remove the combination switch assembly from the steering column shaft by removing the screws (E).

9. Disconnect the connectors from the ignition switch, and release the wire harness clips from the

steering column.

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