Honda CR-V: Steering Wheel

Steering Wheel Removal

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the audio and the navigation system (if equipped), then write down the XM audio presets (if equipped).

2. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF, then disconnect the negative cable from the battery.

3. Align the front wheels straight ahead, then remove the driver's airbag from the steering wheel.

4. Disconnect the cable reel subharness connector (A).

5. Loosen the steering wheel bolt (B).

6. Install a commercially available steering wheel puller (A) on the steering wheel (B). Free the steering wheel from the steering column shaft by turning the pressure bolt (C) of the puller.

Note these items when removing the steering wheel:

• Do not tap on the steering wheel or the steering column shaft when removing the steering wheel.
• If you thread the puller bolts (D) into the wheel hub more than five threads, the bolts will hit the cable reel and damage it. To prevent this, install a pair of jam nuts five threads up on each puller bolt.

7. Remove the steering wheel puller, then remove the steering wheel bolt and steering wheel from the steering column.

Steering Wheel Disassembly/Reassembly

Steering Wheel Installation

1. Before installing the steering wheel, make sure the front wheels are aligned straight ahead, then center the cable reel (A). Do this by first rotating the cable reel clockwise until it stops. Then rotate it counterclockwise about three full turns. The arrow mark (B) on the cable reel label should point straight up.

2. Position the two tabs (A) of the turn signal cancelling sleeve (B) as shown. 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 the tabs of the turn signal cancelling sleeve. Do not tap on the steering wheel or steering column shaft when installing the steering wheel.

3. Install the steering wheel bolt (A), and tighten it to the specified torque. Connect the cable reel subharness connector (B). Make sure the wire harness is routed and fastened properly.

4. Install the driver's airbag, and confirm that the system is operating properly.

5. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery, and do these tasks:

• Turn the ignition switch ON (II); the SRS indicator should come on for about 6 seconds and then go off.
• Enter the anti-theft code for the audio and the navigation system (if equipped), then enter the XM audio presets (if equipped).
• Make sure the horn and turn signal switches work properly.
• Make sure the steering wheel switches work properly.
• Make sure the steering wheel is centered.
• Set the clock (without Navi).

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