Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA20043.5RLREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERINGSTEERING COLUMNSREMOVAL & INSTALLATIONSTEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLYREMOVAL (3.5RL)
2004 Acura 3.5RL
Removal (3.5RL)
2004 Acura 3.5RLSECTION Removal (3.5RL)
CAUTION:
On the 3.5RL vehicles with VSA, do not remove the steering angle sensor from the combination switch. When removing and installing the combination switch, keep grease, oil, dirt and foreign objects out of the steering angle sensor.
- Deactivate air bag system. See DISABLING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Remove steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL & HORN PAD . Remove driver's side dashboard lower cover and knee bolster. Remove the column covers. See Fig 2 . Remove the combination switch assembly from the steering column shaft by disconnecting the connectors and removing screws. See Fig 1 .
- Disconnect the ignition switch connectors, the tilt/extend-retract motor connectors and the sensor connectors. Remove steering joint cover. Disconnect the steering joint and remove it from the column shaft.
- Remove the steering column by removing the attaching nuts and bolt.
NOTE:
Before removing the steering column, remove the driver's side air bag and cable reel. See Fig 1
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.