2007 Honda Fit Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Cable Reel Replacement: Installation

  1. Before installing the steering wheel, align the front wheels straight ahead.
  2. If not already done, disconnect the negative cable from the battery/ and wait at least 3 minutes.
  3. Set the turn signal canceling sleeve (A) so that the projections (B) are aligned vertically.
    Fig 1: Identifying Turn Signal Canceling Sleeve
    G05457104Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Carefully install the cable reel (A) on the steering column shaft. Then connect 13P or 5P connector (B) to the cable reel, and connect the 4P connector (C) to the dashboard wire harness 4P connector (D).
    Fig 2: Connecting 4P Connector To Dashboard Wire Harness 4P Connector
    G05457105Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Install the steering column covers.
  6. If necessary, center the cable reel (New replacement cable reels come centered.). Do this by first rotating the cable reel clockwise until it stops. Then rotate it counterclockwise (about three turns) until the arrow mark (A) on the cable reel label points straight up.
    Fig 3: Identifying Cable Reel Label Arrow
    G05457106Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Position the two tabs (A) of the turn signal canceling sleeve (B) as shown, and install the steering wheel on to the steering column shaft, making sure the steering wheel hub (C) engages the pins (D) of the cable reel and tabs of the turn signal canceling sleeve. Do not tap on the steering wheel or steering column shaft when installing the steering wheel.
    Fig 4: Positioning Tabs Of Turn Signal Canceling Sleeve
    G05457107Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Install a new steering wheel bolt (A), then reconnect the connectors.
    Fig 5: Steering Wheel Bolt With Torque Specification
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  9. Install the driver's airbag (see DRIVER'S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT ).
  10. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
  11. After installing the cable reel, confirm proper system operation:
  • Turn the ignition switch ON (II); the SRS indicator should come on for about 6 seconds and then go off.
  • After the SRS indicator has turned off, turn the steering wheel fully left and right to confirm the SRS indicator does not come on.
  • Make sure the horn works.
  • Make sure the cruise control buttons work.
  • Make sure the steering shift switches work.
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  • • 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.
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