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2004 Acura 3.5RL

Steering Column Removal and Installation: Removal

2004 Acura 3.5RLSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002 Acura 3.2CL, and 2001 Acura 3.2CL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio and the navigation system, then write down the frequencies for the radio's preset buttons.
  2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
  3. Remove the driver's airbag assembly (see REMOVAL & INSTALLATION (DRIVER-SIDE) article).
  4. Remove the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL ).
  5. Remove the cable reel (see CABLE REEL (SIDE-IMPACT) article).
  6. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover .
  7. Remove the column covers (A).
    Fig 1: Exploded View Of Steering Column
    G01165698Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Remove the combination switch assembly (B) from the steering column shaft by disconnecting the connectors.
  9. Disconnect the ignition switch connectors.
  10. Remove the steering joint cover (C).
  11. Disconnect the steering joint (D), and remove it from the column shaft.
  12. Remove the steering column (E) by removing the attaching nuts and bolts.
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