Steering-related Precautions

Steering Wheel and Cable Reel Alignment

NOTE: To avoid misalignment of the steering wheel or airbag on reassembly, make sure the wheels are turned straight ahead before removing the steering wheel.

Rotate the cable reel clockwise unit it stops.

Then rotate it counterclockwise (approximately two turns) until

- the yellow gear tooth lines up with the alignment mark on the cover.

- the arrow mark on the cable reel label points straight up.

Steering Column Removal

CAUTION:

In such a case, make sure to confirm the DTC, and to troubleshoot it.

Do not replace the original steering wheel with any other design, since it will make it impossible to properly install the airbag (only use genuine Honda replacement parts).

After reassembly, confirm that the wheels are still turned straight ahead and that the steering wheel spoke angle is correct. If minor spoke angle adjustment is necessary, do so only by adjustment of the tie-rods, not by removing and repositioning the steering wheel.