Steering Column Removal And Installation - Honda EP3 Service Manual

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Steering Column Removal and Installation
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see page 23-13) and precautions and
procedures (see page 23-14) in the SRS section before performing repairs or service.
Removal
1, Record the radio station presets, and disconnect the battery.
2 . R e m o v e t h e d r i v e r ' s a i r b a g a s s e m b l y ( s e e p a g e 2 3 - 1 1 3 )
a n d t h e s t e e r i n g w h e e l ( s e e p a g e 1 7 - 6 ) .
3 . R e m o v e t h e d r i v e r ' s d a s h b o a r d l o w e r c o v e r ( s e e p a g e 2 0 - 5 9 ) a n d u n d e r c o v e r ( s e e p a g e 2 0 - 6 0 ) .
4. Remove the column covers (A:
I x 1.25 mm
16 N.m (1.6 kgf.m,
12 lbl.fr)
b
5 .
6 .
Disconnect the wire harness connectors from the combination switch assembly {B).
Remove the combination switch assembly from the steering column shaft by removing the screw (C) on the top of
the combination switch.
7. Disconnect the connectors from the ignition switch, and release the wire harness clips from the steering column.
8. Disconnect the steering joint (D), and remove it from the column shaft.
9. Remove the steering column {E) by removingthe attaching nuts and bolts.
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