Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 723

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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2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.  

3. Remove the driver's airbag assembly and the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL ).  

4. Remove the column covers.  

5. Remove the steering joint cover A. 

Fig. 46: Removing The Steering Joint Cover A 

6. Release the tilt/telescopic lever, and adjust the steering column to full tilt up position, and to the full 

telescopic in position.  

7. Tighten the tilt/telescopic lever.  

8. Hold the slider shaft (A) on the column with a piece of wire (B) between the joint yoke (C) of the slider 

shaft and joint yoke (D) of the upper shaft to prevent the slider shaft from pulling out. 

 

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Fig. 47: Holding The Slider Shaft On The Column 

9. Release the tilt/telescopic lever, and adjust the steering column to the full telescopic out position, then 

tighten the tilt/telescopic lever.  

10. Disconnect the wire harness connectors from the combination switch assembly (A). 

 

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Fig. 48: Removing The Combination Switch Assembly & Steering Column 

11. Remove the combination switch assembly from the steering column shaft by removing the screws (B).  

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

column.  

13. Remove the steering joint bolt (C), then disconnect the steering joint (D) from the pinion shaft.  

14. Remove the steering column (E) by removing the attaching nuts and bolts. If the lower slide shaft (F) is 

removed, slip it into the upper shaft (G) by aligning the paint marks (H).  

INSTALLATION 

1. Install the steering column in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: 

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Make sure the wires are not caught or pinched by any parts.  

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Take care not to let the sliding capsules fall out of position during column installation.  

2. Steering joint connection; center the steering rack within its stroke.  

3. Install the steering joint (A) aligning the slit (B) of the steering joint with the tab (C) of the center guide. 

Position the angle of center guide as shown if necessary. 

 

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