Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 194

Fig. 42: Exploded View Of Steering Wheel Components 

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. 43: Centering The Cable Reel 

2. Position the two tabs (A) of the turn signal cancelling 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 cancelling sleeve. Do not tap on the steering wheel or steering column shaft when 
installing the steering wheel. 

 

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Fig. 44: Positioning The Two Tabs Of The Turn Signal Cancelling Sleeve 

3. Install the steering wheel bolt (A) and tighten it to the specified torque. Connect the audio remote, 

navigation guide and cruise control set/resume switch connectors (if equipped). Make sure the wire 
harness is routed and fastened properly. 

 

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Fig. 45: Installing The Steering Wheel Bolt 

4. Install the driver's airbag, and confirm that the system is operating properly (see AIR BAG 

RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ).  

5. Enter the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then enter the customer's radio station 

presets. Reset the clock.  

6. Check the cruise control, audio remote, navigation guide and turn signal cancelling for proper operation.  

STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and precautions and procedures 
in the SRS section before performing repairs or service. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS . 

REMOVAL 

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then write down the 

customer's radio station presets.  

 

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