Honda Acura 2008 Steering Wheel PDF Installation Instruction Manual

• Observe all safety notes and precautions described in the Honda Acura Service Manual in addition to these described in this Installation Instruction. • After installing the steering wheel, you must align the steering wheel spoke angle to the straight- ahead position by adjusting the front toe.

1.Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the radio and navigation system (if equipped), then write down the radio presets.
2.Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait for at least 3 minutes before installing the steering wheel.
3.From underneath the driver’s airbag, pry up on the four retaining tabs, and remove the access panel.
4.Remove the horn ground terminal and the airbag connectors from the holder on the cord guide. Unplug the horn ground terminals.

5.Unplug the airbag connectors. To release the lock, pull the spring-loaded sleeve towards the stop while holding the opposite half of the airbag connector. Then pull the airbag connector halves apart. Make sure to pull on the sleeve and not on the airbag connector.
6.Remove and discard the two TORX bolts that secure the airbag, and remove the airbag. Carefully set the airbag in a secure location with the pad facing up. Do not drop or bump the airbag against anything.

7.Turn the steering wheel so the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
8.Remove the steering wheel bolt. Disconnect the vehicle 20-pin connector from the cable reel. Using a steering wheel puller, remove the steering wheel. Do not thread the steering wheel puller bolts in more than 10 mm. Be careful not to move the steering wheel during removal.
9.Remove the eight self-tapping screws that fasten the steering wheel cover to the steering wheel, and remove the steering wheel cover.

10.Remove the switch panel by releasing the cord from the retaining tabs on the steering wheel.
11.Pry up the six retaining tabs and remove the cord guide from the steering wheel.
12.Install the cord guide on the new steering wheel.
13.Position the switch panel to the steering wheel, and attach the cord to the retaining tabs on the steering wheel.

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